How to Enroll in a TOEFL Course

Introduction

Enrolling in a course to prepare for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a great way to improve chances of a high score. Take TOEFL prep courses online through various websites or in-person in traditional classroom settings. Find quality TOEFL courses by following a few easy steps.

Enrolling in an Online TOEFL Course

Steps

1 Step One

Get online and go to your favorite search engine. Perform a search for “Online TOEFL Course.”

2 Step Two

Look through the results list and click on websites that sound professional. See "tips" for some of the criteria to help you determine if it is a legitimate course offering.

3 Step Three

Select several websites and compare criteria such as TOEFL course curriculum, cost and the credentials of the organization offering the course.

4 Step Four

Follow the steps on the chosen TOEFL course website to enroll.

Enrolling in a Classroom-Based TOEFL Course

Steps

1 Step One

Do an online search for “TOEFL Course and (your state).” For example, try “TOEFL course and New York.” This search will bring up results from both state colleges and universities offering TOEFL prep courses and courses at designated testing preparation centers as well.

2 Step Two

Select links to course offerings at local colleges and universities.

3 Step Three

Read about course curriculum to determine if the course will cover the areas of study you require.

4 Step Four

Locate cost information for the TOEFL course on the college or university website.

5 Step Five

Select links to test preparation centers from your search engine result list.

6 Step Six

Read the curriculum of the TOEFL prep courses at the preparation centers and compare with that of local colleges and universities.

7 Step Seven

Note cost information for TOEFL courses at test prep centers and compare with costs of similar courses at local colleges and universities.

8 Step Eight

Follow instructions to enroll in TOEFL prep course on either the college or university’s website, or the testing prep center’s website.

Tips & Warnings

• Kaplan and The Princeton Review are both examples of reputable test prep centers that offer TOEFL courses around the country.
• Reliable online TOEFL course websites should have minimal spelling errors, a recent copyright date, and valid contact information, such as a mailing address.