• The TOEFL is required by many English-speaking (especially American), but also some German universities as proof of sufficient English language skills.
  According to the ETS website, TOEFL is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries.

Where can I take the TOEFL?

• All over the world in test centres authorised by ETS. In Germany there are about 30 test centres, e.g. in Bünde, Osnabrück, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Hanover or Bremen, and since October 2008 at the Paderborn University's Language Centre in the Media Library (I3.401)!

How do you register?

• To register for a TOEFL, you must first register on theTOEFL registration pageand then you can register online.
• Those interested should register early, as the test dates are often booked up quickly.

• On the website of the TOEFL provider ETS (Educational Testing Service), you can find free practice questions from past tests, general information on the content of the test and much more.
• There are also preparation materials from various publishers.
  The ZfS media library has a range of computer programmes and accompanying books that learners can use to familiarise themselves with the TOEFL test procedure and practise the necessary grammar, forms of communication and vocabulary.

What does the TOEFL cost?

• The fees for taking the TOEFL are currently 265 $ (accessed: September 16, 2024)
• This information is without guarantee, please refer to the ETS website.

How long is the result valid?

• The result is valid for 2 years.

Why can't I select Paderborn as a test centre?

• If you do not see Paderborn in the list of test centres to be booked, the date is either already fully booked or not yet activated by ETS.

Where does the TOEFL test take place at Paderborn University?

• The test takes place in the building I on the 3rd floor in room I3.107. Please have a look at the campus map.

What do I need to bring with me to the test centre on the test day?

• The ID that was used to register with ETS and meets the ETS criteria listed on this website. If no ID card can be presented or if it does not meet the ETS criteria, you cannot take the test!

How and when will I receive my result?

• You will be able to see your results of the listening and the reading section at the end of the test. You will receive the other scores in your online account between 4 and 8 days after the test date. If you have any further questions, please contact ETS directly.

How is the TOEFL structured?

• Since 2005, the "internet-based" TOEFL (TOEFL ibT) has replaced the "paper-based" TOEFL and the "computer-based" TOEFL in many countries.
• The TOEFL tests the four language skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.
• In the TOEFL ibT, these skills are tested using tasks on a PC with headphones and a microphone. Many exercises combine the different skills; for example, candidates have to read a text, then listen to a recording and then speak their answer to the question into the microphone.
• The test lasts a total of 2 hours.

Further information can be found on the official TOEFL website.