For over 40 years, the TOEFL® research program has pioneered new ways to assess English-language proficiency and made advancements in our understanding of English language learning. Today, the program continues to respond to the needs of test users by researching and developing new assessments for English learners with diverse backgrounds and across age groups.
Research Topics
Reliability and Validity
Testing and ensuring the reliability, validity and quality of TOEFL tests
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Providing guidance on how to use test scores to inform classroom teaching and assessment.
View Assessment and Learning ReportsScoring and Interpretation
Identifying information that score users need to accurately interpret test results
View Scoring and Interpretation ReportsInnovation and Technology
Exploring innovative task design and technology to measure language knowledge and skills
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Learn more about TOEFL research and development in the TOEFL Research Insights Series. Download the TOEFL Research Reference List for information on over 500 publications.