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title: I’m in Grade 11, when should I take TOEFL for US admissions?
description: "Ideally by April-June of Grade 11, which gives you time to retake it in August-October if needed, well before the Common App or UCAS deadline. Scores are valid for 2 years, so a June Grade 11 attempt is perfectly timed."
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/when-should-grade-11-students-take-toefl/"
updated: "2026-05-19"
category: English Proficiency Tests
---

# I’m in Grade 11, when should I take TOEFL for US admissions?

Ideally by April-June of Grade 11, which gives you time to retake it in August-October if needed, well before the Common App or UCAS deadline. Scores are valid for 2 years, so a June Grade 11 attempt is perfectly timed.