GRE Details: Test Takers
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Test Takers with Disabilities (PBT)
The following accommodations for taking the TOEFL® PBT are available to test takers in all areas and will be provided to those who meet ETS disability requirements.
- Extended testing time
- Additional rest breaks
- Writer/recorder of answers
- Test reader
- Sign language interpreter for spoken directions only
- Perkins Brailler®
- Braille slate and stylus
- Printed copy of spoken directions
- Oral interpreter
- Audio test
- Braille test
- Large print (16 pt.)
- Large print answer sheet
- Listening section omitted
To view disability accommodations for the Internet-based test, visit Disability Accommodations for taking the TOEFL iBT. 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 PBT and TOEFL iBT™ have different test sections.
- TOEFL PBT sections include: Reading, Listening, Structure and Written Expression, and TWE® (Test of Written English™).
- TOEFL iBT sections include: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
Things to know before you register for TOEFL PBT:
- 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 PBT:
- 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 three 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 PBT:
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 six 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 PBT Test Bulletins
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
