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TOEFL iBT Eligibility

Who can take TOEFL iBT, and what it's used for.

TOEFL iBT Eligibility at a Glance

No formal prerequisites

Anyone can register through the official ETS website - there's no minimum qualification.

No strict minimum age

ETS doesn't set an official minimum age, though it's typically taken by candidates 16 and older.

Top choice for US and Canada admission

TOEFL iBT is the most widely accepted English test for university admission in the United States and Canada.

Accepted worldwide

Institutions in many other countries also accept TOEFL iBT scores for admission.

Test centre or Home Edition

Take it at an authorized test centre, or from home via TOEFL iBT Home Edition where available, for more flexibility.

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Common Questions About TOEFL iBT Eligibility

Both are widely accepted, but TOEFL iBT is the more traditional choice for US and Canadian universities specifically, since it was built with North American academic English in mind. Check the institution's own requirements - some accept either, some name only one.

Yes. Institutions in many other countries also accept TOEFL iBT scores for admission, though it's less commonly required outside North America compared to IELTS.

Not necessarily. You can take it at an authorized test centre, or from home via TOEFL iBT Home Edition where it's available, with the same score validity either way.