Recognition of the TOEFL® Test Exceeds 8,000 Institutions Globally

Princeton, N.J. (May 18, 2011) —Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced today that the number of institutions accepting the TOEFL® test to evaluate English language proficiency for non-native speakers has surpassed 8,000 worldwide (PDF).

The TOEFL test is the most widely recognized English language assessment worldwide used for admissions purposes, and the number of institutions accepting the test continues to expand. More than 500 new colleges, universities and agencies have signed on to use the TOEFL test to evaluate English language abilities for student applicants.

"Newcastle University admits many students whose English language proficiency has been evidenced by the TOEFL test," commented Katherine Hind, Senior Undergraduate Admissions Manager, Newcastle University. "We are confident that TOEFL scores provide us with a measure of language ability that we can rely upon, and accepting TOEFL scores enables us to reach a wider market."
For more than 45 years, the TOEFL test has been recognized by the most prestigious institutions around the world, including those in the U.K., Canada, Australia and the U.S., to evaluate the ability of non-native speakers to use and understand English and measure how an individual combines reading, listening, writing and speaking skills.

"The TOEFL test provides a comprehensive snapshot of a student’s ability to succeed in an academic environment," said Dr. Mark McKnew, Professor and Interim Director, Office of International Programs, College of Business and Behavioral Sciences at Clemson University. "Clemson University relies on the TOEFL test as a critical tool for evaluating applicants from around the world."

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