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Canceled Scores

Michelle Stabler-Havener avatar
Written by Michelle Stabler-Havener
Updated over 4 months ago

It typically takes approximately 24 hours for institutions to receive an email notification if a test taker’s scores have been canceled. You will only be notified of a score cancellation if the test taker designated your institution to obtain a score report.

If you are not receiving notification emails, check your spam folder, or ask your colleagues if they are receiving emails. It is possible you are not assigned as a recipient of score cancellation notifications.

You can also view score status in TOEFL® Access. If a score has been canceled, the canceled status will be clearly marked. For tests taken after April 2024:

  • Cancellation reason is provided.

  • Downloadable copy of the cancellation report is available.

We do not provide a list of all the possible reasons that a score might be canceled since the list may change over time. However, some reasons why scores might be canceled are that the test taker:

  • Took an unauthorized or an extended break.

  • Accessed a cell phone during the break or during the test administration.

  • Did not follow the proctor's instructions.

  • Used or accessed study material, notes, or other prohibited aid during the test administration or during the break.

  • Spoke with another person during the test administration.

Questions? Ask Quinn, our AI chatbot, or email the team at help.toeflaccess@ets.org.

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