English Proficiency Tests: Institutional TOEFL, iBT & IELTS
TCC offers the Institutional TOEFL exam for English proficiency, required for admission to college courses. Registration is in-person at Northeast Campus.
Institutional (ITP) TOEFL Exam
The Institutional (ITP) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is used to evaluate the English proficiency of individuals who speak English as a second language. The primary purpose of the Institutional TOEFL is to measure English proficiency for admission to college-level courses at TCC.
Please note that the Institutional TOEFL scores are valid only at the institution where it is taken. It cannot be sent to another college at a later date.
TOEFL Examinees
Please be aware that the Institutional TOEFL is a standardized exam. This means that each section of the exam - listening, structure, and reading - has time limits set by the testing company, Educational Testing Service (ETS). These time limits will not change. The listening section is on a CD and runs about 35 minutes for 50 questions, the structure section is 40 questions in 25 minutes, and the reading portion is 50 questions in 55 minutes.
Individuals wishing to attend an institution other than TCC, or are unable to take our Institutional TOEFL, may register online for the TOEFL iBT. The cost for the iBT TOEFL is $225 (as of 6/4/2021).
TOEFL Fee
The cost for the Institutional TOEFL is $45 - A fee increase may be implemented by Examination Testing Service (ETS).
TOEFL Registration
The registration process must be done in person at the Northeast Campus Testing Center. Each person registering for this exam must bring a photo ID with a signature (i.e. driver's license, passport, etc.) and the appropriate registration fee. A copy of the photo ID will be kept on file in the Testing Center.
Please note, TOEFL registration is handled on a first come first serve basis. If there are no slots available for your preferred date, you may be put on a waitlist or sign up for another date.
TOEFL Rescheduling & Refunds
Examinees must notify the Northeast Campus Testing Center to reschedule, and a $15 rescheduling fee will be assessed.
To receive a refund, examinees must notify the Northeast Campus Testing Center 24 hours prior to the scheduled testing date. A refund will be issued minus a $15 processing fee.
TOEFL Testing Location
Northeast Campus Testing Center
Academic/Administration Building - Room AB101
3727 E. Apache Street
Tulsa, OK 74115
918-595-7534
TOEFL Testing Dates
The examination lasts approximately three hours. You cannot start the exam late so arrive by 8:45 a.m. for check-in.
The TOEFL exams are typically scheduled for the first Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. However, there may be some adjustments.
- May 15, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- June 5, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- July 3, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- August 7, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- September 11, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Test Preparation
Students and candidates are encouraged to visit the ETS website for further information regarding testing preparation. Resources provided are sample questions, downloadable PDF booklets and instructional videos. For the ITP TOEFL, students must familiarize themselves with the ability to use a bubble style answer sheet.
ETS Website Test Prep
Other Accepted English Proficiency Tests
As of Fall 2023, Tulsa Community College no longer accepts Duolingo scores for English Proficiency. Students may use Institutional TOEFL, iBT TOEFL, the Pearson Test of English (PTE), the iTEP, or IELTS scores.
Find Information for the Intensive English Program and other ESL courses.