Can I reschedule my TOEFL exam again, even though I've already done so three times?
ETS sets no published limit on TOEFL iBT reschedules, so having rescheduled three times does not block a fourth. Reschedule at least 4 full days before your test date and pay the current USD 69 fee through your ETS account.
A common worry among repeat reschedulers is that ETS tracks a maximum number of changes and will eventually block further rescheduling. That is not what ETS's own published guidance says.
What ETS Actually Requires
- Deadline: You must reschedule at least 4 full days before your currently booked test date.
- Method: Rescheduling is done through your ETS account online, not by emailing ETS or visiting the test centre.
- Fee: ETS currently lists USD 69 for a TOEFL iBT reschedule, though the exact amount shown at checkout can vary by testing location and local taxes.
- No disqualifying limit: Nothing in ETS's current published information treats three prior reschedules as a reason to refuse a fourth.
What Happens If You Miss the 4-Day Window
If you try to reschedule inside the 4-day deadline, ETS generally will not process the change, and your test fee becomes non-refundable and non-transferable for that sitting. This is the real constraint to plan around, not a hidden reschedule-count limit.
Why Repeated Rescheduling Is Still Worth Avoiding
Even without an official cap, repeatedly pushing your test date delays every downstream step, including university application deadlines that require a submitted TOEFL score. Treat the fee and the 4-day rule as your only hard constraints, but plan your study timeline so a fourth reschedule genuinely isn't needed.
This Information Is Also Available On
ETS's official TOEFL iBT test fees page and its How to Reschedule Your TOEFL Exam guide.
My Advice
Before rescheduling a fourth time, check your target universities' application deadlines against your new test date, since a score arriving even a few days late can knock you out of a round. In my experience, students who reschedule repeatedly are usually not test-ready yet, so pair this reschedule with a realistic study plan rather than just buying more time.
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