Required Preparations for AP Exam Candidates Registered at AP Test Centers
2025-10-02
Beginning in January 2026, the structure and scoring system of the TOEFL iBT® test will be updated.
The major changes are outlined below.
Starting in January 2026, the Reading and Listening sections will adopt a multistage adaptive format, in which question difficulty is adjusted progressively based on the test taker’s responses.
Test content will also better reflect real university academic environments, including discussions and project-based tasks, while incorporating topics designed to reduce cultural bias.
Beginning January 21, 2026, TOEFL score reports will display both:
the existing 0–120 score scale, and
a new 1–6 international score scale.
The new 1–6 scale is aligned with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), allowing universities and institutions to interpret TOEFL scores more consistently.
Both scoring systems will appear together on score reports for approximately two years.
Additional Updates
Full headset replacement (starting in the second half of 2025)
Expanded preparation resources (available from July 2025)
Faster score reporting (starting in 2026)
Simplified test registration procedures
For detailed information regarding these updates, please visit the official ETS TOEFL website.
If you would like to learn more about the TOEFL iBT testing environment at the KAEC Testing Center, please refer to the KAEC TOEFL information page.