Where can you use your TOEFL^® Test for?

While the TOEFL iBT^® is widely accepted internationally, many students still ask about how wide spread the acceptance is in Australia.

All universities and vocational education institutions in Australia accept TOEFL iBT^® scores for student admission. Since the year 2011, international students have applied to universities in Australia successfully and they have accepted their TOEFL iBT^® scores as a part of their student visa applications. TOEFL iBT^® is that one such test that students need to take to apply to any university in Australia.

Towards the end of year 2014, TOEFL iBT^® was accepted to meet the English language prerequisites for visas, both temporary and permanent. As a prerequisite, TOEFL iBT^® is also accepted in Australia for PR. Both sponsored and independent visas need TOEFL iBT^® to fulfil its preliminary needs.

Some examples of where you can use TOEFL iBT^® to apply for are:

• Student Visas
• Post-Study Work/Graduate Work Visa
• Skilled Migration Visa
• Employer Sponsored Visa
• State and Territory Nominated Visas
• Business Visa

Here is a summary of TOEFL iBT^® test which are accepted by DHA. The table below shows it all.

Score Reports

Approximately 6 days after your test date is what it takes for your scores to be online on your TOEFL iBT^® account. Requesting a physical copy may take 12-14 days to receive.

Outside of Australia

Over 11,000 universities and institutes all over the world spread over 180 countries accept TOEFL^® scores. Many other organizations and departments consider this as a legitimate English proficiency test and valid document. These are:-

• Residential and work visas issues by Immigration departments
• For professional certification many registered, licensing agencies as well as medical bodies use them
• Individuals need them to evaluate their improvement in learning English