The purpose of the TOEFL is to evaluate a non-native English speaker's proficiency in the English language. Almost one million students every year from 180 countries register to take the TOEFL: the majority of universities and colleges in North America as well as in other English-speaking countries require official TOEFL score reports for admission. The test is also used by institutions in other countries where English is the language of instruction. In addition, government agencies, scholarship programs and licensing / certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency. An acceptable score depends on the particular institution or agency involved.
