TOEFL^® signs pioneering international agreement with ABA English for global distribution of its online language tests

Madrid, November 27th 2024 - The renowned TOEFL Program, a world benchmark for measuring academic English proficiency, has signed an agreement with an educational institution for the global distribution of its online format in 12 countries. Barcelona-based ABA English, a leading Spanish company specialized in English language learning, will train students in the TOEFL iBT test and will offer this certification through its digital platform in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and Argentina.  

The TOEFL iBT test, which as of July 2023 has a more streamlined format of less than two hours, remains the most important standard for assessing English language proficiency, recognized by more than 13,000 universities and educational institutions in over 160 countries. With this partnership, ABA English will not only facilitate access to the certification but will also provide specific training so that students can successfully prepare for it from anywhere. 

This partnership brings together TOEFL, a leader in English language certification for more than 60 years, and ABA English, a Spanish company with a global impact that has revolutionized language learning with its innovative and technological approach. The collaboration between TOEFL and ABA English not only transforms access to English language certifications but also positions Spain as a key player in the digital transformation of education globally. 

About TOEFL 
TOEFL is the most widely recognized and internationally accepted English language test, used as a benchmark for assessing language proficiency in academic and professional contexts. Created in 1964 by ETS (Educational Testing Service), a non-profit organization dedicated to the research and development of educational assessments, TOEFL is accepted in more than 160 countries and by more than 13,000 educational institutions in over 160 countries. Revenues generated by ETS are reinvested in educational improvement and research projects for the development of innovative assessment tools. ETS is present worldwide, with operations in 200 countries and territories and offices in 25 locations, including the Spanish office, located in the center of Madrid. 

About ABA English 
ABA English is a Spanish company based in Barcelona that operates in more than 170 countries, recognized for its innovative methodology for learning English digitally. Founded in 1975 by the Figarola family under the HomeEnglish brand, it evolved into the digital environment in 2007, consolidating itself as ABA English. Today, it combines advanced technology with pedagogy to offer practical and personalized learning. With more than 30 million users and having won international awards such as the Reimagine Education Award, ABA English is a global benchmark in English language teaching. 

Press Contact 
Arantxa López, Marketing Manager, ETS Spain / alopez@etsglobal.org / 666 429 317 / ets.org