TOEFL Exam Fees: Fees Details, Forms of Payment, and Refund Policies

TOEFL Exam Fee varies from region to region. TOEFL Exam Fee ranges between USD180 - USD325. TOEFL Exam Fee in Indian rupees is around INR 15,473.12(USD 190) and it is subject to change without notice. This includes the candidate's TOEFL registration fees, score report, and 4 score reports delivered to the universities they choose. Late registration, test rescheduling, and cancellation come with extra costs.TOEFL ibt home edition price varies from place to place. In case the candidates are well aware, they will be charged extra and this is why TOEFL fees are utterly confusing for the test-takers.

Additional TOEFL Score Reports

TOEFL score card is valid for two years. For sending additional TOEFL score reports to the universities, candidates have to make a request either via fax or mail. Onme has to take a print out of the TOEFL score report and mail or fax it to the university by spending an amiunt iof 20$. The institution code number is required for fill-up. One has to make a sign and put date on the TOEFL score card before faxing or mailing. Reports must reach the institution within 10 business days after makling the payment. 

TOEFL Test Fee Reduction Service

The best way of minimizing TOEFL registration fees is to register in advance. At the time of booking advance, they need to make sure that there is no chance of rescheduling. Even if it’s mandatory to reschedule, do it earlier – much before the TOEFL date. Candidates can check the official website of the TOEFL exam to know the eligibility of the TOEFL fee waiver or TOEFL voucher.

TOEFL Exam Price - Acceptable Forms of Payment

Acceptable payment methods vary based on how you register: through your ETS account, by phone or by mail. See below for the accepted modes of payment for the TOEFL price.

Instructions for Using Acceptable Forms of Payment

Credit/debit card

• American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, China Union Pay®, Diners Club®, Mastercard® or VISA® are accepted.
• When you select a credit/debit card as your payment method, you have the option to pay in select local currencies instead of U.S. dollars. You can change your selection at any time before you click "Submit" to process your payment. The system will display available local currencies and the credit card types supported for each.

Electronic Check (e-check)

E-checks must be drawn on a bank in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada, in U.S. dollars only. Please provide the following information from the bottom of your paper check:

• bank account number
• ABA/bank routing and transit number

Note:

• Your bank account may be debited the same day we receive your request.
• You will not receive a canceled check.
• When paying with an e-check, you authorize ETS to make a one-time deduction from your checking or savings account.

PayPal

PayPal can be used to pay for a test through your ETS Account. Select PayPal as your payment option on the payment page and follow the instructions. To learn more create an account to visit the PayPal website.

Paper Check or Money Order

The check must be:

• in U.S. dollars
• made payable to ETS-TOEFL
• signed by the account holder or an authorized signer

Typewritten payer name and address, in place of a signature, is not acceptable. The following information must be preprinted on the check:

• bank name
• bank address
• check or money order number
• payer's name and address

TOEFL Exam Price - Unacceptable Forms of Payment

The candidate can go through the below list to check all the unaccepted forms of payment in the TOEFL exam process:

• cash or demand drafts
• post-dated checks
• any currency other than U.S. dollars (for payments not made by credit/debit card)
• receipts for bank checks
• UNESCO® coupons
• Western Union®

TOEFL Test Price Refund

To receive a refund, you must cancel your registration by the deadline (4 days before your test date). Below are a few details about the TOEFL exam fee refund:

• To get the TOEFL cancellation fee you, need to cancel your registration before the 4-day deadline, you'll receive a refund of 50% of the original test fee you paid.
• If you arrive at the test center and find out that the test administration has been canceled by ETS, and you do not wish to reschedule, you can receive a full refund of your test fee.
• If ETS cancels a test administration or cancels scores after your test, and you incurred travel costs to get to the test center, you may be eligible for a refund of reasonable and documented travel expenses for yourself only within 30 days of your original test date.
• Refunds are in U.S. dollars and include taxes as applicable.
• Cash refunds aren't available.
• You won't receive a refund if registration procedures weren't followed or if you didn't present the required ID at the test center.
• If you paid by credit/debit card or e-check, the refund will be credited back to the original credit/debit card or bank account.
• Refunds are available for registration only. They aren't available for other services.

TOEFL Fees FAQ