TOEFL iBT prep — the exact new 2026 format, small groups or 1-on-1 tutoring

• Create an ETS account at ets.org/toefl; the name you enter must EXACTLY MATCH the name on the ID you bring to the test.
• Or buy a voucher at IIG Vietnam and then register on the ETS system.
• Choose up to 4 free score recipients by 10 pm (local time) the day before the test.

• Original, valid, with name, photo and signature: passport, citizen ID card, or a government-issued driving licence (driving licences on phones, photocopies and electronic documents are not accepted).
• If your primary ID has no signature: bring a secondary ID with a photo + signature in the same name.
• If you test outside your country of citizenship, a passport is required.
• Candidates aged 15 or under: should be accompanied by a parent/adult aged 18+, and both must present ID.

• Arrive at least 30 minutes before the test; anyone who arrives or checks in AFTER the start time cannot test, with no refund.
• Candidates may be photographed, filmed, fingerprinted, and subject to voice/face recognition.
• No scheduled breaks during the test; unscheduled breaks are closely monitored.

• The centre provides pencils and scratch paper; note-taking is allowed during the test; do not bring your own paper or pens; hand in all scratch paper.
• Phones, watches, headphones, electronic devices, dictionaries, notes, etc. are prohibited in the test room; any phone brought in must be switched off.
• No handheld calculator (not needed for the test).

• Alone in a closed room, with a human proctor monitoring via camera supported by AI; the entire session is recorded.
• Notes only on a small whiteboard or a sheet of white paper in a clear plastic sleeve, using an erasable marker.
• Check in no earlier than 15 minutes before and no later than 30 minutes after your appointment time; after that the test is cancelled with no refund.
• Close all screen-sharing/remote-control software; meet ETS equipment requirements.

• Unofficial Reading and Listening scores appear as soon as you finish; you can choose to report your scores or cancel all scores (no refund if cancelled; reinstatement within 60 days, 20 USD).
• Official scores appear in your ETS account about 3 days after the test; the PDF score report about 1 day after that.
• The score report shows a 1–6 score for each section + total, the CEFR level, the equivalent 0–120 score (transition period) and MyBest.
• Additional score reports: 29 USD per recipient, non-refundable.

• Speaking and/or Writing only; request within 30 days after the test via your ETS account; 80 USD/section, 160 USD for both.
• A score review cannot be requested if you have already sent scores to any institution/organisation.
• The new score (higher or lower) replaces the old one; if unchanged, you receive an email within 3 weeks.

• Rescheduling/cancellation must be done at least 4 full days in advance (Saturday test → Tuesday deadline), via your ETS account or by phone; the rescheduling fee is 69 USD.
• No limit on the number of attempts; at least 3 days apart.

• Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date; after 2 years ETS does not send or verify scores.

From 21 Jan 2026 the test has new question types (Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life, Build a Sentence, Write an Email, Listen and Repeat, Take an Interview…), Reading and Listening adapt to ability, and scores are reported on a 1–6 scale aligned with CEFR instead of 0–120. The test takes about 2 hours including instructions. (ETS)

According to the ETS table: 6 ≈ 114+, 5.5 ≈ 107+, 5 ≈ 95+, 4.5 ≈ 86+, 4 ≈ 72+. Compared with IELTS (ETS 2026 table): total 5 ≈ IELTS 7, 4.5 ≈ 6.5, 4 ≈ 6. ETS suggests that universities requiring 100 → 5, 90 → 4.5, 80 → 4.

During the 2-year transition from 21 Jan 2026, score reports also show an equivalent 0–120 score (the midpoint of the range, e.g. 4.5 shown as 90). Check each university's admissions page, as many have already published 1–6 requirements.

ETS fee schedule for Viet Nam: 182 USD per test, excluding VAT. Rescheduling 69 USD, additional score reports 29 USD/recipient, score review 80 USD/section. Vouchers bought through IIG are priced in VND at IIG's current rate.

Unofficial Reading/Listening scores are shown immediately at the end of the test; official scores are available about 3 days later in your ETS account. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.

Yes: Home Edition is available in Vietnam; it is the same TOEFL iBT test as at a test centre, available 24 hours a day, 4 days a week. However, IIG does not administer or review it, and Home Edition scores CANNOT be used for Australian visas. Check whether your university accepts Home Edition.

Australia: only the TOEFL iBT Australia test (taken at a test centre) and scores from tests taken before 21 Jan 2026 are currently approved for visas (2026–27 Bulletin). UK: TOEFL is not a SELT; it can still be used for a Student visa if the university assesses English itself and accepts TOEFL when issuing the CAS.

ETS's AI engine scores against the 0–5 scoring guide; the AI is trained on human raters' scores, and humans monitor quality. Score reviews are carried out by expert raters within 30 days, and only if no scores have yet been sent to any institution.

No limit on attempts, as long as they are at least 3 days apart. Score reports include MyBest: your highest score in each section over 2 years.

According to the Test and Score Data Summary 2025 (old format, 0–30/120 scale): Reading 23, Listening 21, Speaking 13, Writing 19, total 76; the global average is 86. ETS notes that these figures should not be used to rank countries.

Most universities in the US and Canada accept both. If you are used to working on a computer and speaking into a microphone, TOEFL suits you; if you prefer a face-to-face interview with an examiner, IELTS suits you. Check each university's requirements carefully before choosing.

Small groups of 3–6 students by target 80 · 90 · 100+, plus 1-on-1 tutoring, scheduled around each student. Start with a free entry test in the new format.