TOEFL® Family Research Program
Advancing the field of English-language learning and assessment
For over 40 years, the TOEFL research program has pioneered new ways to assess English-language proficiency and advanced our understanding of English-language learning. Today, the program responds to test taker needs by researching and developing new assessments for English learners of all ages with diverse backgrounds.
Research Topics
Reliability and Validity
Testing and ensuring the reliability, validity and quality of TOEFL tests
Assessment and Learning
Providing guidance on how to use test scores to inform classroom teaching and assessment
Scoring and Interpretation
Identifying information that score users need to accurately interpret test results
Innovation and Technology
Exploring innovative task design and technology to measure language knowledge and skills
Backed by Research
Learn more about TOEFL research and development in the TOEFL Research Insights Series. For information on over 500 publications, download the TOEFL Research Reference List.