What Universities Accept the TOEFL Test?

A guide to where the TOEFL is Accepted

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What Universities Accept the TOEFL Test?

by Andrea Giordano

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You’re ready to study abroad! You have found the perfect school, and you’re ready to prove your English proficiency. However, you have no idea if the university you want to attend accepts the TOEFL test. The amazing news is that in a survey of almost 300 randomly selected students, 90% of surveyed TOEFL test takers got into their 1st or 2nd choice university. The TOEFL test can open doors all around the world!

Today we’ll explain the rules regarding the TOEFL test as entry to universities, visa issuing rules, and more. Let’s get started!

Where is the TOEFL accepted?

First off, TOEFL is accepted at more than 11,000 universities and institutions, in more than 150 countries. The TOEFL test is the most widely used and approved test to assess English language proficiency in the world, especially when it comes to proof of study, work and immigration.

Countries that accept the TOEFL are the United States, Australia and New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe. It is necessary to study the specific process of each country to be able to adapt to the rules.

For each country, we will tell you who accepts the TOEFL, and give you tips on the visa process in regards to TOEFL.

A Country-by-Country Guide to TOEFL Acceptance

United States

In the United States, the TOEFL is accepted everywhere, with 9 out of 10 universities preferring the TOEFL test over all other English proficiency tests. To gain a student visa in the United States, it is necessary to be accepted by an accredited American institution, which will request a proof of fluency in English, before applying for a student visa.  After approval from that university, you will go to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country and conduct an interview to be issued the visa. In the interview, you will providing financial proof that you are able to stay in the United States for the time that you said you will provide financial proof that you have reason to return to your country of origin when your studies are finished.

Here is a great resource if you’re looking for more details about TOEFL acceptance in the United States.

Australia

A visa is required for all foreign students wishing to study in Australia. To obtain a visa, it is necessary to present the required fluency to the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The TOEFL score can be used for the purposes of such proof. It is also necessary to check the score required by the university to which you are applying, as the score varies. The TOEFL score can also be used for issuing temporary or even permanent visas.

Here is a great resource if you’re looking for more details about TOEFL acceptance in Australia.

New Zealand

Did you know that the TOEFL is accepted by 100% of New Zealand universities? To issue visas to enter New Zealand universities, it is possible to use the TOEFL score as a means of proof. Scoring requirements must be verified directly with each institution. It is also possible to use the TOEFL iBT score to issue permanent qualified migration visas. However, a minimum of 79 points is required, taken within the last two years, taking into account the date of registration, for the issuance of a visa in the category of qualified migrant. Also according to the TOEFL website, scores are also recognized by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) for Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and Private Training Institutions (PTEs).

Here is a great resource if you’re looking for more details about TOEFL acceptance in New Zealand.

Canada

The TOEFL test is accepted by 100% of Canadian universities. 80% of Canadian graduate programs say that they prefer the TOEFL test over all other English proficiency tests. That means that in Canada, it’s the gold standard of English proficiency tests. The rule is that foreigners need to have a student visa to study in Canada. Because of that reason, it is necessary to take an English proficiency test, in addition to being accepted by a Canadian university, presenting a letter of acceptance with your application.

Here is a great resource if you’re looking for more details about TOEFL acceptance in Canada.

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