TOEFL iBT
- What is TOEFL iBT?
- TOEFL iBT tests in Dunedin
- Online registration for TOEFL iBT
- Available places
- Registration information
What is TOEFL iBT - Internet-Based Test Of English as a Foreign Language?
The TOEFL iBT measures how well you read, listen, speak and write in English and use these skills together in the university classroom. For example, you might read a passage or listen to a lecture, and then write or speak about what you learned. To become more familiar with how the TOEFL iBT is structured and what types of questions are on the test, visit the TOEFL iBT website: http://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEFL iBT Tests in Dunedin
The University of Otago Language Centre is offering the following preliminary test dates for TOEFL iBT.
| Test Date | Check-in time |
|---|---|
| Sunday 17 June, 2012 | 11.30am |
| Saturday 14 July, 2012 | 11.30am |
| Saturday 28 July, 2012 | 11.30am |
| Saturday 25 August, 2012 | 11.30am |
| Sunday 16 September, 2012 | 11.30am |
| Saturday 27 October, 2012 | 11.30am |
| Saturday 24 November, 2012 | 11.30am |
| Sunday 2 December, 2012 | 11.30am |
Please note that test dates are preliminary only and may not yet be available on the TOEFL website for application. Please check the TOEFL website for updates. Test date availability provided on this website is subject to change as registrations are made via the TOEFL iBT website: http://www.ets.org/toefl
Location of the TOEFL iBT test in Dunedin
The TOEFL iBT test is held at the University of Otago Language Centre, University Plaza Building One, 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin. You will be welcomed by a test administrator on arrival at the Language Centre.
Arriving from Out of Town
If you are flying to Dunedin to take the TOEFL iBT test, please make sure you allow plenty of time to get to the test centre. It takes aproximately 30 minutes by taxi or 45 minutes by airport shuttle to get from the airport to the University of Otago Language Centre. You can book your shuttle online at www.supershuttle.co.nz (approximately $25 one way), or catch a taxi at the airport (approximately NZ$60 one way).
If you have an 11:30am start time, the earliest you can finish your test is about 3:30pm. Please remember that candidates are checked into the test one at a time and it takes about 45 minutes to check in all candidates. If you are coming from out of town, the administrator will try to check you in first, so please arrive early.
If you are arriving by bus, it takes about 15 minutes to walk to the test centre. If you take a taxi, it is only a 5 minute ride by taxi.
Online Registration for TOEFL iBT
To register for the internet-based TOEFL test go to the TOEFL registration page. When you apply for TOEFL iBT, you must become a TOEFL site user, and fill in an online form. Once you become a TOEFL site user, you must remember your username and password for next time. It is much easier and faster to access the registration site once you create an account with TOEFL.
If you are having problems with registration, download the step-by-step tutorial guide from ETS.
How to Register for the TOEFL iBT Online (3.5MB)
For more information download the latest TOEFL iBT bulletin.
TOEFL iBT bulletin 2011-2012 (3MB)
Available Places
The University of Otago Language Centre has ONLY 12 seats available for each TOEFL iBT test. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
Registration Information
The test fee for the internet-based TOEFL iBT test is US$225. You must pay by credit card online.
Important Identification Information on Test Day
Your identification will be checked before you are admitted. The name given when you registered must match the name on your passport.
You will receive an email confirmation letter from ETS TOEFL. This letter will contain more details about your test. Please remember that you MUST BRING YOUR PASSPORT to the test. If you do not bring your passport you will not be able to sit the test. No exceptions will be made.
All enquiries regarding TOEFL tests must be made directly via the TOEFL website: http://www.toefl.org
For information about TOEFL iBT rescheduling, cancellations or refunds, please see the TOEFL website.
Further Information
With your registration you also gain membership in TOEFL®access, the online international student community for those planning to study in countries where English is the primary language of instruction. Members receive monthly email newsletters containing valuable study-related articles through the community web site.