HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE TOEFL TEST STEP BY STEP?

If you are planning to take the TOEFL test in the next few weeks or months, we would like to offer you this guide in which we will explain in detail the ways you can register for the TOEFL iBT, Home Edition, or Essentials. The sooner you complete your TOEFL registration, the more likely you will be able to choose the date and time that best suits your needs.

Online Registration Through Your ETS Account

The most accessible and convenient way to register for the TOEFL is through your ETS account, since you can complete the process at any time.

If you do not yet have an account on this platform, we will explain how to create one so that you can complete the online registration process. Although the whole process has many steps, we can assure you that they are easy to complete. Let’s start with the user creation (*if you already have an ETS account you can skip to the next section):

ETS User Signing Up Process

On the official ETS TOEFL website, click on the box that says “Register Now“.
The website will redirect you to another page where you can log in or create a new user. If the content of the page is in English, you can change the language to Spanish by clicking on the “Language Preference” box at the top right.
Once you have selected the language of your preference, select the “Create an account” checkbox.
You will then be shown a registration form in which you must fill in all the fields with an asterisk (*). Remember: your ETS registration information must match the identification document you present on test day. In Spain, we accept passport, DNI or NIE with name, photo and signature; driver’s license with name, photo and signature; or military ID with name, photo and signature. If you are a TOEFL candidate in Spain with a non-EU nationality, we recommend that you register with your passport information. For more information, see the link: Identification (ID) requirements for the TOEFL test.
Once you have completed all five sections of the form: Personal Information, Additional Information, Search Service, Username/Password, and Review, you have completed the account creation process.
Check your email to receive confirmation from ETS.

TOEFL Online Registration

If you already have an ETS account, the first step in registering for the TOEFL is to log in to the platform with your username and password.
On your account home page, you will see a section called My Tests, and a box titled “Register/Find Test Centers and Dates“.
Next, you will see a box where you can choose whether you want to register for the TOEFL iBT (at a test center), TOEFL Home Edition, or TOEFL Essentials.
Once you have selected the TOEFL version you want, you can select the location where you want to take the test. You will also be able to choose a two-month period to view available dates.
If you decide to take the TOEFL iBT, when you click “Continue” you will see a list of authorized test centers with available test dates and times. Select the center you want and click on “Register”. If, on the other hand, you wish to take the Home Edition version, you will see a list of days and times to take the exam from home. Remember to check your time zone, at the top, where it says “Change my time zone”.
Once you have completed these steps, click on the “Register For This Test” box.
Next, you will see a section titled “Before You Register For Your Test” with all the information you need to know before completing the registration process. This section includes important sections about accepted ID documents, availability of your results, disability accommodations, etc.
Once you have read the information and accepted the data privacy policy, the next step is to include the details of the identity document you will present on the day of the exam (remember to check the list of identity documents allowed in Spain, particularly if you are a national of a non-EU country).
After entering your identification data, you will be able to review all the personal and contact information associated with your account, your educational profile, the reason you wish to take the TOEFL, among others. You can modify any information that is not correct.
Finally, you will be asked to which institutions you wish to send your TOEFL results. You can select up to 4 institutions for free. If you do not yet know which institutions you want to send your scores to, you can complete this section after the test. You will also be able to select whether you want your scores to be sent to you online or in physical form.
When you have entered all the information, ETS will offer you a list of study materials for an additional fee (purchasing these materials is optional). You will then be able to check the cost of your test, which is $255 (USD), or you can select the equivalent in Euros. Complete the payment process by debit/credit card, Paypal, or bank account.
When your payment has been verified you will receive a confirmation email with your TOEFL test information.

TOEFL Telephone Registration

If you wish to register for the TOEFL by phone, you must contact the Regional Registration number assigned to Spain and other European countries (PROMETRIC +31-320-239-540). Remember that depending on your calling plan, you may incur additional costs. To facilitate the telephone registration process, ideally you should have your identity document, address, date of birth, e-mail address, and the date you wish to take the exam with you before you call. To check the availability of dates and authorized test centers near your area, you can obtain this information from the ETS website (TOEFL iBT Test Locations and Dates). If you register within 7 days before the test date, you will be charged an additional fee of $40 (USD).

Registration by Mail

Although you can register by mail, we recommend that you use this option only if you are unable to do either of the other two alternatives, as you will have to wait longer for your registration request to be processed. TOEFL registration by mail must be done at least 4 weeks before the test date. To do so, you must download and complete the Registration Form including all your data, test date, and method of payment. You may only fill out this form using a ballpoint pen with blue or black ink. Once you have completed the Registration Form, you must send it to the Regional Registry assigned to Spain.

Address:

Prometric:

Building 3

Finnabair Technology Park

Dundalk

Ireland

Hopefully this blog post has resolved all your doubts. However, if you have questions in regards to your TOEFL preparation, get in touch and we will let you know how EPIC PREP can help you achieve your goals. Differently, if you prefer to continue reading here is the link to our TOEFL courses page.