TOEFL iBT™ Test Takers with Disabilities

The following accommodations for taking the TOEFL iBT are available only in test centers that offer the TOEFL iBT and will be provided to test takers who meet ETS disability requirements.

• Extended testing time
• Screen magnification
• Selectable background and foreground colors
• Listening section omitted
• Speaking section omitted
• Additional rest breaks
• Writer/recorder of answers
• Test reader
• Sign language interpreter for spoken directions only
• Oral interpreter for spoken directions only
• Kensington Trackball mouse
• Quill mouse
• IntelliKeys keyboard
• Ergonomic keyboard
• Keyboard with touchpad

To view disability accommodations for the Paper-based test, visit Disability Accommodations for taking the TOEFL PBT. If you are not sure whether the accommodation you need is available for the TOEFL Internet-based or Paper-based test, please contact ETS Disability Services.

Note: The TOEFL iBT and TOEFL PBT have different test sections.

• TOEFL iBT sections include: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
• TOEFL PBT sections include: Reading, Listening, Structure and Written Expression, and Test of Written English™ (TWE®).

Check whether a test center near you offers the TOEFL iBT.

TOEFL iBT Sample Questions for Test Takers with Disabilities

Sample questions for the TOEFL iBT test are available in alternate formats as Word (.doc) and Adobe (.PDF) files in both medium and large print (18-point) formats.

TOEFL iBT Sample Questions (Word)
TOEFL iBT Sample Questions (PDF)
TOEFL iBT Sample Questions (Large Print Word)
TOEFL iBT Sample Questions (Large Print PDF)

Using Alternate Formats

1. Test takers with low vision can use a software screen magnification system with the TOEFL test. To practice, you may apply your own screen magnifier software to TOEFL iBT Sample Questions. Please note that the magnification system used with the actual test may be different from the software you customarily use. Learn more about the screen magnification system used with the actual test. Test takers may also use the large print version (in 18-point Verdana font) of the TOEFL iBT Sample Questions for practice.
2. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may take a TOEFL iBT test in which the Listening section is omitted. The listening portions in the Writing and the Speaking sections have been replaced with written scripts. You may practice for this test by using the TOEFL iBT Sample Questions in Word or PDF formats which contain scripts of the listening portions. Omit the Listening section and use scripts for the listening portions of the Writing and the Speaking sections.
3. If you require the assistance of a reader, practice by asking a native English speaker to assist you as a reader.

Things to know before you register for TOEFL iBT:

• Test takers who need accommodations cannot register online or request standby registration.
• After you decide which accommodations you are requesting, send your information to ETS Disability Services.
• Check the registration deadline in the appropriate Test Bulletin.

Things to do before you register for TOEFL iBT:

• In the Test Bulletin, you will find the registration form. Fill it out and include your check or credit card payment.
• In the Bulletin Supplement, you will need to complete 3 documents and include them with your paperwork.
  • Fill out the Applicant Information form (Part 1) on pages 9-10 and sign the Verification Statement.
  • Fill out the Testing Accommodations Request (Part 2) on page 11.
  • Submit only one of these: the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) (Part 3) on pages 12-14 (or) Disability Documentation on page 8.

How to submit your request to register for TOEFL iBT:

Make sure you include all the necessary paperwork and mail it to:

• ETS Disability Services
  P.O. Box 6054
  Princeton, NJ 08541-6054
  USA

• You will receive a confirmation letter within 6 weeks if your request is approved. Do not call to schedule a test until you receive your approval.
• When you call to schedule your test, you will need the voucher number and information in your confirmation letter from ETS.
• For more information, see the publications listed below.

TOEFL iBT Test Bulletins

2009-10 TOEFL Information and Registration Bulletin — Internet-based Testing (PDF)

2009-10 TOEFL Information and Registration Bulletin — Internet-based Testing (screen reader version)

Bulletin Supplement

The 2009-10 Bulletin Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities has the forms you need to register. Use the Supplement along with the information and registration form(s) in the 2009-10 test bulletin.

2009-10 Bulletin Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities (PDF)

2009-10 Bulletin Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities (screen reader version)

Contact ETS Disability Services

Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., New York time

• E-mail: stassd@ets.org
  
• Phone: 1-609-771-7780
  1-866-387-8602 (toll free in U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada)
  
• TTY: 1-609-771-7714
• Fax: 1-609-771-7165
• Mail: ETS Disability Services
  P.O. Box 6054
  Princeton, NJ 08541-6054
  USA

General Information

Resources for Test Takers with Disabilities