ETS has shared essential updates to the TOEFL iBT® exam to make it simpler, faster, and fairer for students around the world, especially in India.
At-Home Testing Updates (Starting May 30, 2025)
Big improvements are coming to the Home Edition:
- AI ID check (ENTRUST) for faster and easier check-in
- Simpler registration and test-day steps to reduce stress
- Friendly ETS-trained proctors to help during the test
Smarter Test Format & Updated Topics (From January 2026)
The Reading and Listening sections will become adaptive, meaning the test adjusts to your answers in real time.
Other improvements:
- Real-life academic topics like team discussions
- More inclusive content to reduce cultural bias
New Scoring System (From January 2026)
- A new 1–6 score band will be added alongside the usual 0–120 scale
- Aligned with CEFR, the global English level standard
Other Updates
- New Koss headphones are available at all test centers
- Scores in 72 hours or less
- Free prep materials launching July 2025
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Source: Fresh Journal