TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Prove Your English with TOEFL. Unlock the World.
What is the TOEFL?
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a globally recognized exam that evaluates your ability to use and understand English in academic settings. Administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service), this exam is ideal for students planning to study abroad.
Recognized by over 11,500 institutions across more than 160 countries, it is widely trusted for undergraduate, graduate, and visa purposes in countries such as the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and many European and Asian nations.
Covering all four key language skills—reading, listening, speaking, and writing—it ensures that students are fully prepared for international academic environments.
Where is TOEFL Accepted?
Universities, immigration authorities, and scholarship bodies across the globe accept TOEFL scores.
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United States
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Over 90% of universities including Ivy League and top public institutions
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Canada
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All universities, SDS visa pathway, scholarships
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United Kingdom
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Globally accepted for all student visas and university admissions,
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Australia/NZ
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Education, skilled migration, and visa processes
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Europe |
Top universities in Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland
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Asia |
NUS, NTU, HKU, Tokyo University, and others
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Top Institutions or Uses
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United States
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Over 90% of universities including Ivy League and top public institutions
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Canada
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All universities, SDS visa pathway, scholarships
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United Kingdom
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Globally accepted for all student visas and university admissions,
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Australia/NZ
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Education, skilled migration, and visa processes
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Europe
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Top universities in Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland
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Asia
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NUS, NTU, HKU, Tokyo University, and others
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Latest Test Format Update (2024 Shortened Version)
Redesigned for speed and efficiency, the TOEFL iBT® (internet-based test) continues to uphold its rigorous standards.
Test Structure
Total Duration: Less than 2 hours
Reading (~35 mins): Academic passages with comprehension questions
Listening (~36 mins): Lectures and conversations with follow-up questions
Speaking (~16 mins): Record verbal responses to academic prompts
Writing (~29 mins): Integrated task + opinion essay
Available both online (Home Edition) and at authorized test centers worldwide, it also allows you to send your highest combined scores through the MyBest® Score option.
Scoring System
Each section: 0–30; Total score: 0–120
110–120: Exceptional (Top universities)
100–109: Strong for top 100 universities
90–99: Good for most global programs
80–89: Minimum for many undergraduate programs
<80: May be accepted for diploma/alternative tracks
Why Take the TOEFL?
Measures English skills in academic settings
Accepted at more universities than any other English test
Offers ScoreSelect® and MyBest® options
Provides skill-specific feedback in detailed score reports
Available in both at-home and center-based formats
Who Should Take TOEFL?
Students applying for undergraduate and graduate programs abroad
Applicants seeking study visas in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and NZ
Candidates applying for scholarships or research programs
Professionals proving English fluency for licensing or immigration
How Stratagem Scholars Helps You Ace the TOEFL
At Stratagem Scholars, we offer strategic TOEFL preparation that ensures confidence and competence across all four skill areas.
Complete TOEFL iBT syllabus coverage
Speaking practice with native-like feedback
Essay writing with expert evaluation
Listening & reading speed and accuracy boosters
Grammar & vocabulary enhancement
Full-length mock tests under exam conditions
Customized study plans for target scores (90/100/110+)
Our team ensures you’re not just test-ready, but university-ready — trained in the academic English that global classrooms expect.
TOEFL Success Stories
Our students have scored as high as 117/120, earning admission to:
Harvard, MIT, UBC, University of Toronto, NUS, ETH Zurich, Oxford, and more
With guidance on SOP writing, applications, and scholarships
