Does California require Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)?
California Code of Regulations Section 1413 states that the Board may request the applicant to take the English comprehension examination (TOEFL) if there is reasonable doubt of an applicant’s ability to comprehend the English language. The Board will also request TOEFL from the applicant if they completed their initial nursing program where the language of instruction was not in English.
What is the passing score for TOEFL?
The Board of Registered Nursing requires the following minimum passing scores for TOEFL in each of the following sections:
Reading 22
Listening 22
Writing 22
Speaking 26
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