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Our new blog for higher education institutions is now live! This forum will feature fresh insights on TOEFL research, international student trends, and English learning and assessment. This week, our featured post offers a view from researchers in Vietnam who created a theoretical framework that aids the creation of "learning-centered practices in contemporary language learning environments." If you're attending the NAFSA: Association of International Educators annual conference this year and you'd like to feature your research on your blog, come find our TOEFL booth in Orlando! https://lnkd.in/ep95PrER

While you’re at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference, pass by Booth 1809 any time before Thursday evening to pick up your TOEFL® Happy Hour wristband.

Access to education is often about more than ability, it’s about timing, logistics, and opportunity. ✨ Afghan Female Student Outreach (AFSO) supports Afghan women who were forced out of higher education by providing instruction, preparation, and pathways forward. For many students, access to an official TOEFL score is a critical step toward scholarships and university admission abroad. Through collaboration and timely support, students have been able to pursue higher education across Europe and Asia, changing academic trajectories and opening new futures. This work is a reminder of what’s possible when access meets opportunity. 🎓 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3QZy2aM

In this post, the TOEFL team offers an inside look at the design philosophy and research backing the recent updates to the TOEFL iBT exam.   We discuss the deployment of multistage adaptivity, innovative item types like "Take an Interview" and "Write for an Academic Discussion," and a host of other topics related to the recent exam improvements. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dDujr8GP

Australia continues to hold strong appeal for international students. But today, attraction alone is not enough. Student decisions are increasingly shaped by confidence: in visa policy, affordability, timelines, and the overall predictability of the journey. When policy changes become frequent, uncertainty grows. And when uncertainty grows, hesitation follows. For the sector, the message is clear: demand is driven not only by destination appeal, but by trust. Stability, clarity, and consistency are strategic signals. Students may still want to choose Australia, but whether they do depends on how secure that choice feels. A timely perspective from Omar Chihane in The Koala News. #InternationalEducation #StudentMobility #StudyAbroad #HigherEducation #EducationPolicy

We were proud to be sponsors of TESOL in Salt Lake City, Utah, and to connect with educators from across the field. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and spent time with the TOEFL team during the event. It was a great opportunity to share ideas, have meaningful conversations, and connect with teachers who are shaping what’s next in English-language learning. Didn’t attend TESOL this year? You can still stay connected through our US Teacher Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eBHpF7BZ Sign up to get updates, resources, and news from the TOEFL team. Michelle Cripps Martin O'Donnell Travis Bondy John Clark

English does not belong to one accent, one country, or one way of speaking. It lives in classrooms, interviews, applications, and everyday conversations across the world. It sounds different everywhere, and that is exactly what makes it powerful. With You Speak World, TOEFL celebrates the many voices shaping global communication today and the confidence it takes to use your voice to move forward. This music video is a celebration of students, ambition, and the many ways English is spoken around the world. You Speak World. #TOEFL #YouSpeakWorld #TheWorldsEnglishTest

Calling all talented students! We’re excited to announce our India Tour this spring. Join us for interactive sessions to learn more about our programs, degrees, co-ops, and scholarship opportunities across Northeastern’s 10 global campuses in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. During the session, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow aspiring students, receive personalized profile feedback, and speak directly with Northeastern representatives. Attendees in Mumbai on March 28 will also have the chance to be welcomed by Northeastern’s Chief Enrollment Management Officer. 🔗 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bNEnxW #northeastern #likeahusky

A recent activation at the TOEFL test centre in Lahore, in collaboration with the Institute of Career Development - ICD, brought together students preparing for their next academic steps. Through interactive activities and engaging conversations, participants explored the TOEFL test and gained insights into pathways toward international education. It was encouraging to see such strong engagement from students focused on pursuing global academic opportunities🧑🎓 .

A recent activation at the TOEFL test centre in Karachi, in collaboration with Ambassadors Education Consultants, created an opportunity to connect with students preparing for their international academic journeys. The event provided valuable insights into the TOEFL test and highlighted the opportunities that studying abroad can offer. 🌏 Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this activation a meaningful experience for the local student community.