Those who want to go abroad for study or university entrance. Universities, agencies and other institutions in over 150 countries accept the TOEFL test including top universities in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK and the US.
Typically, those who take the TOEFL want to attend university or graduate school abroad. But anyone who needs to demonstrate a mastery of English for an academic purpose can take the TOEFL. This includes anyone applying to a foreign high school, exchange program, community college, or for a student visa.