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Australia restarts TOEFL for visas after temporary pause with new ETS validity rules
International
Published on 24 April 2026
TOEFL iBT is back but only after ETS tweaks
Australia has resumed accepting TOEFL scores for visa applications after a temporary pause. ETS says TOEFL remains valid following revisions that take effect from July 25. Previously, Australia’s Home Affairs had paused TOEFL iBT and relied on alternatives such as IELTS, PTE, Cambridge English, and OET. The testing format was also adjusted, including a shorter duration, to improve efficiency.
- Australia is reinstating TOEFL scores for visa processing
- ETS confirms TOEFL validity after revisions from July 25
- Home Affairs had temporarily paused TOEFL iBT acceptance
- Tests were streamlined with reduced duration for efficiency
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