IELTS vs TOEFL: Scoring system
For the IELTS exam, you receive a band score ranging from 0 to 9 for each skill and an overall band score. For the TOEFL iBT, you receive a total score between 0 and 120 and a score between 0 and 30 for each skill.
The requirements of English language tests for various courses at different levels in universities around the world differ from each other. Here’s a quick table that outlines the minimum IELTS and TOEFL iBT requirements for each course level.
|
Degree level |
IELTS | TOEFL |
|---|---|---|
|
Foundation |
5 |
35-45 |
|
Undergraduate |
6 |
60-78 |
| Postgraduate | 7 |
94-101 |
The score comparison between IELTS and TOEFL
|
IELTS band score |
TOEFL iBT score |
|---|---|
|
0-4 |
0-31 |
|
4.5 |
32-34 |
|
5 |
35-45 |
|
5.5 |
46-59 |
|
6 |
60-78 |
| 6.5 |
79-93 |
| 7 |
94-101 |
| 7.5 |
102-109 |
| 8 |
110-114 |
|
8.5 |
115-117 |
| 9 |
118-120 |
