Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Enhanced TOEFL iBT Test Launching in January 2026
ETS, the company that makes the TOEFL iBT test, is launching a new version of the test on January 21, 2026.
They had an event in Hyderabad, India, on December 16, 2025, to show educators and partners what's new.
The updated test will have AI-powered scoring, adaptive elements, and updated content to better reflect how students communicate in real academic settings.
Hyderabad is an important market for ETS because many students there want to study abroad.
ETS is also planning to expand their test centers in Hyderabad to meet the growing demand.
Educators and partners received resources and guidance to help students prepare for the new test.
ETS hosted TOEFL Experience Days in Hyderabad on December 16, 2025, to showcase the enhanced TOEFL iBT launching on January 21, 2026.
The enhanced TOEFL iBT features AI-powered scoring, adaptive elements, and updated content to better reflect real academic settings.
Hyderabad is a key market for ETS, with plans to expand test centers to meet growing demand from study-abroad aspirants.
Educators and partners received hands-on exposure to the enhanced test and resources to support test-taker success.
The redesigned TOEFL iBT aims to deliver a fairer, more intuitive, and tailored experience for globally mobile students.
- Who
- ETS, educators, advisors, and partners
- What
- Launch of enhanced TOEFL iBT test
- When
- January 21, 2026
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To better reflect real academic settings and support globally mobile students
- Launch Date
- January 21, 2026
- Event Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Event Date
- December 16, 2025
- Key Speakers
- Sidnei Rodrigues de Souza, Omar Chihane
- Test Enhancements
- AI-powered scoring, adaptive elements, updated content
- Test Centers in Hyderabad
- 2 (with plans for expansion)
- Target Markets
- United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand
