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TOEFL Scores: Requirements and the New 2026 Scoring System
What TOEFL results do your dream schools require or recommend? Check out our comprehensive post to find out, along with our new TOEFL scores infographic!
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TOEFL Test Dates 2026: Complete Scheduling Guide
This post provides a list of TOEFL test dates and explains where to find the most up-to-date information about taking the TOEFL this year.
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Good TOEFL Score: 2026 Guide to New & Old Scales
If you’re asking “what is a good TOEFL score?” the answer just got more complicated—and more straightforward at the same time. In January 2026, ETS completely revamped TOEFL scoring, switching from the familiar 0-120 scale to a new 1-6 band system. The good news? The new scale is simpler to understand and aligns with international…
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How to Prepare for the TOEFL (Updated for the 2026 Changes to the TOEFL)
The TOEFL has been the gold standard for English proficiency testing for decades, but as of January 21, 2026, the TOEFL is changing significantly. ETS announced the most substantial updates to the test in years, including a new scoring scale, adaptive testing, and a shorter overall format. Whether you’re just starting your TOEFL journey or…
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FAQs: TOEFL Information
Students have a lot of questions about the TOEFL — we would know! Luckily, we also have a lot of answers to those questions. What better place to find frequently asked questions than Google? Below are the most commonly Googled topics, and our answers, about general TOEFL information. Consider it your shortcut to finding the…
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The New TOEFL: TOEFL Essentials™
Educational Testing Service (ETS) quietly announced a new version of the TOEFL called TOEFL Essentials. Students can register for this new TOEFL starting in May 2021 for test dates administered in August 2021. This is big news for students taking the TOEFL. In this article, I’ll provide information about the new test, how it’s different…
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TOEFL ITP Plus: What You Need to Know
Wondering if the TOEFL ITP Plus is right for you? Magoosh’s experts explain what the exam is and whether it might be a good option for you.
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TOEFL Structure: Everything You Need to Know (Video)
What is the secret to being well prepared for the TOEFL? Knowing the TOEFL structure! So what is the TOEFL exam structure? It involves the four TOEFL sections, the question types in each section, the number of questions on the exam, and so on. In this guide, we’ll look at the TOEFL test format, both…
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David Takes the TOEFL
I have taken the TOEFL twice in the last few monthsl. Read on to find out what I learned about the real test-day experience, and how to get a top score.
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How to Take the TOEFL Home Edition
The TOEFL has released a new home edition, available everywhere in the world except for mainland China and Iran. (China and Iran have begun to reopen their traditional TOEFL test centers, and China also offers the TOEFL ITP Plus as an alternative test.) But how do you take the TOEFL from the comfort of your…
