How to Postpone a TOEFL Test

Postpone your TOEFL test if you don't feel ready.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) tests the English-speaking ability of a non-native English speaker. Perhaps you have signed up and paid to take a TOEFL but are not able to take it at the scheduled time. Maybe your own schedule has changed or you don't feel prepared for the TOEFL and you want to reschedule it. You can postpone taking the test in two ways. Of course, you will not be able to reschedule the night before the test. You should also be prepared to pay an extra fee.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet
• Telephone
• Registration number

Instructions

Rescheduling Online

1. Go to the TOEFL website listed under Resources and log in to your TOEFL iBT account.

2. Scroll to "View Order(s)" and click on it.

3. Click "Modify" on your Order Summary page.

4. Follow the instructions, which will tell you how to pay a rescheduling fee and choose a new test date.

Rescheduling by Phone

1. Find the registration number you were given when you registered for the TOEFL.

2. Call 1-800-468-6335 or 1-443-751-4862.

3. Give the full name you registered under and your registration number. The operator will help you with paying the fee and obtaining a new test date.

Tips & Warnings

• You will pay a rescheduling fee. This fee must be paid before you begin the rescheduling process.

• You have to reschedule at least three days in advance. This does not include the day you're rescheduling and the day of the test. For example, if your test is on Wednesday, you must reschedule by the Saturday before.

• You can only reschedule online or by phone.

References

• ETS; TOEFL Test: Cancel or Change Your TOEFL iBT Test Registration

Resources

• ETS; TOEFL Test Homepage