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Verifying TOEFL Scores

Learn how to use Score Verification and verify TOEFL Scores.

Michelle Stabler-Havener avatar
Written by Michelle Stabler-Havener
Updated this week

Score Verification, formerly known as Online Score Verification System (OSVS), helps you to verify currently valid TOEFL scores. This includes scores from all TOEFL iBT and Essentials scores delivery models.

Using Score Verification does not require the applicant to send scores directly from ETS to the institution.

Score Verification only provides scores as of the exact date and time you perform the check. You will not receive automatic updates for score changes or cancellations.

While Score Verification may seem convenient for quick verifications and checks, using it instead of official score reporting channels can create significant risks and missed opportunities for your institution.

Using the Score Verification feature

Before you begin, you will need:

  1. Applicant Appointment Number

  2. Applicant Date of Birth

To access the Score Verification feature:

  • Log into TOEFL Access using your credentials.

  • Navigate to Score Verification by selecting the link from the sidebar menu.

  • Then, under Score Verification, add the Applicant Identifier and Date of Birth.

  • You can optionally add the MyBest Score Date as well.

  • Select Search to view the score report.

Verifiable Information

Information that can be verified on a score report includes the test taker’s full name, birthdate, test date, section test scores, total score, MyBest scores, test delivery type, and test taker photo.

Errors with Score Verification

At times you can encounter some errors with score verification. Here are some quick steps you can perform:

  • The information entered, including the Appointment Identifier and Date of Birth, are in the correct and in the proper format. The Appointment Identifier is a unique 16-digit numeric number, and Date of Birth uses the MM/DD/YYYY format.

  • The MyBest Score Date must be the same as the date listed in the score report.

  • The TOEFL score is valid. TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years.

Dedicated Contacts

In case you need assistance with Score Verification, you can reach out to help.toeflaccess@ets.org or one of the local contacts below:

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