Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Accommodations ETS lists
ETS's accommodations page lists these among the available options. If you need something else, describe it in Part II of the request form in the Bulletin Supplement.
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Technical | Screen magnification, selectable colours, trackball mouse, IntelliKeys, ergonomic keyboard, keyboard with touch pad |
| Specialised assistance | Sign language or oral interpreter for spoken directions, writer/recorder of answers, test reader |
| Adaptive formats | Audio, reader's script, braille, large-print or regular-print versions |
| Section changes | Listening section omitted, Speaking section omitted |
| Time and breaks | Extended testing time, additional rest breaks |
| Transcripts | Transcripts of audio in the Speaking and Writing sections |
How and when to apply
Log in to your ETS account, choose TOEFL Accommodation Status/New Request on the home page and follow the steps. You can also email, post or courier your request using the instructions in the Bulletin Supplement (ETS).
Apply as early as possible, especially for an alternate test format. ETS's page says documentation review takes about six weeks once your request and paperwork arrive, and another six weeks if extra documents are needed; the bulletin says four to six weeks (ETS, bulletin). Once approved, you get an email explaining how to register.
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Health needs: food, equipment and breaks
There are no scheduled breaks in the TOEFL iBT (ETS FAQ). If a health need means you must bring equipment, drinks or snacks into the testing room, or take extra or longer breaks, you must go through the same accommodations process (ETS). At a test centre, food and drink are not allowed in the testing room without an approved health accommodation (ETS test day).
ETS Disability Services can be reached at stassd@ets.org (documents to disability.reg@ets.org) or +1-609-771-7780, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. US Eastern time (ETS). Rules and fees change. Check the test owner's own page before you book or pay. This guide is general information, not official advice from ETS or Duolingo.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get extra time on the TOEFL?+
Yes, extended testing time is one of the accommodations ETS lists, subject to approval by ETS Disability Services.
How long does TOEFL accommodation approval take?+
About six weeks once ETS has your request and documents, and another six weeks if it asks for more.
Can I book the TOEFL first and request accommodations later?+
No. Accommodations must be approved before you can schedule your test.
Can I take snacks or medicine into the TOEFL room?+
Only with an approved health accommodation. Request it through the same process.
Is there a break in the TOEFL iBT?+
There are no scheduled breaks. Additional rest breaks are available as an approved accommodation.
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Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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