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 Test of Written English (TWE).
• 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 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® 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 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 PBT Test Bulletins

2009-10 TOEFL®/TSE® Information and Registration Bulletin — TOEFL® Paper-based Test and the Test of Spoken English™ (PDF)

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, N.J. 08541-6054
  USA

General Information

Resources for Test Takers with Disabilities