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Why This Matters to You

A test that mirrors real academic life.

The improved TOEFL iBT offers more than a test, it’s a global advantage you can confidently promote.
These enhancements improve student experience, simplify messaging, and boost your ability to close registrations.

 

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Understanding Your Scores

From 21 January 2026:

  • Scores will be reported in both the current 0–120 scale and a new 1–6 CEFR scale 
  • CEFR alignment makes it easier to compare across tests 
  • Institutions continue to trust TOEFL, now with clearer communication of skills and readiness

Use this to your advantage in explaining value to students, parents and school staff.

Tools to Help You Sell TOEFL

We’re creating a suite of updated resources just for advisors:

  • Talking points and messaging templates
  • Comparison guides (vs IELTS, Duolingo, etc.)
  • Sales enablement decks and one-pagers
  • FAQs
  • Updated visual assets for your website or office

More coming soon! Stay tuned.

Timeline

Plan Ahead for the 2026 Launch

  • Students testing before Jan 21, 2026 will take the current test 
  • Students testing on or after Jan 21, 2026 will take the updated version

We’ll help you prepare your team, update your site, and brief your clients.

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