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Comparison Tables
Based on the research reports that link TOEFL iBT scores to IELTS scores,
ETS developed these comparison tables to help you make informed
admissions decisions.
ETS does not endorse using the tables to calculate cut scores. Institutions
wishing to set cut scores should study the two tests and work with test
results to set cut scores that are appropriate to meet their specific needs.
TOEFL
Score
IELTS Band
031
04
3234
4.5
3545
4659*
5.5
6078*
7993*
6.5
94101*
102109*
7.5
110114
115117
8.5
118120
TOEFL
Reading
02
IELTS
Reading
04
TOEFL
Score
IELTS Band
031
04
4.5
47*
812*
5.5
1318*
1923*
6.5
2426*
2728*
7.5
29*
29*
8.5
30
TOEFL
Listening
IELTS
Listening
02
04
4.5
46
711*
5.5
1219*
2023*
6.5
2426*
27*
7.5
28*
29*
8.5
30
TOEFL
Speaking
IELTS
Speaking
011
04
1213
4.5
1415*
1617*
5.5
1819*
2022*
6.5
23*
2425*
7.5
2627*
2829*
8.5
TOEFL
Listening
IELTS
Listening
02
04
30
TOEFL
Writing
IELTS
Writing
011
04
1213
4.5
1417*
1820*
5.5
2123*
2426*
6.5
2728*
29
7.5
30
30
8.5
30
*Indicates score comparison ranges with the highest degree of confidence. The data is based on the
analysis of 1,153 individuals who took both the TOEFL test and the IELTS academic module.
A2
B1
B2
Cambridge English First (FCE)
BEC Vantage
IELTS 5-6.5
TOEFL iBT 87-109
Michigan ECCE
PTE General Level 3
PTE Academic 59-75
Trinity ISE II
C1
C2
Levels
Level test
CEFR Levels
What is the
There are two separate parts to the TOEIC test. You can do one or both parts.
1. The Listening and Reading test is a paper and pencil test that takes 2.5 hours and is taken at
a test centre.
2. The Speaking and Writing test is an online test that is taken in a test centre and takes 90
minutes. The Speaking and Writing test is a new test which is only available in some countries.
What about scores?
The TOEIC Reading and Listening gives a score between 10 and 990: