How to register
- Create your ETS accountYou register and choose your test date in your test taker account.
- Choose where to take itAt an authorized test center or at home, with a live proctor. Dates and fees vary.
- Enter your details exactly as they appear on your IDYour name and date of birth must match your ID.
- Set up your space, if testing at homeComputer, camera, microphone and a room free of interruptions, all checked before the test.
What to bring
- A valid ID that is accepted for your country
- For the at-home version, you show your ID to the camera before you start
On test day
- All four sections are taken on the computer, one after another
- Note-taking is allowed
- In Speaking you answer by speaking into the microphone
- For the at-home version, a proctor watches you through the camera the whole time
After the test
Results
A score from 1 to 6 for each section and overall, plus the comparable 0 to 120 score during the transition.
Validity
ETS considers scores valid for 2 years.
Who decides
Each institution sets the minimum score it accepts.
Frequently asked questions
Does the at-home version count the same?
Many institutions accept both versions. Check with yours before you book.
When does the new format apply?
Any test taken from January 21, 2026 onward already follows the new format and scale.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, as long as you respect the minimum waiting period between test dates set by ETS.