TOEFL 2026 band score converter
Translate the new 1–6 bands into legacy 0–120, CEFR, and IELTS.
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LEGACY 0–120
94–102
CEFR
B2
IELTS ≈
6–7
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Indicative mapping based on published ETS concordance. Score reports show both scales through 2028.
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Full conversion table
| TOEFL band | CEFR | IELTS | Legacy 0–120 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A2 | 2.5–3.5 | 20–28 |
| 2 | A2 | 3.5–4.5 | 42–50 |
| 3 | B1 | 4.5–5.5 | 64–72 |
| 4 | B2 | 5.5–6.5 | 86–94 |
| 5 | C1 | 6.5–7.5 | 101–109 |
| 6 | C2 | 7.5–8.5 | 113–120 |
TOEFL® is a registered trademark of ETS; IELTS is owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. This product is independent and not endorsed by any of them. CEFR alignment follows published descriptors; the 0–120 and IELTS figures are indicative ranges, not official conversions.
Questions
- How does the TOEFL 2026 band score relate to the old 0–120 score?
- The 2026 TOEFL reports a 1–6 band in half-point steps. There is no official one-to-one conversion to the legacy 0–120 scale, so we show an indicative range: roughly band 4 ≈ 86–94, band 5 ≈ 101–109, and band 6 ≈ 113–120.
- What CEFR level does each TOEFL band map to?
- Band 6 aligns to C2, bands 5–5.5 to C1, bands 4–4.5 to B2, bands 3–3.5 to B1, and below band 3 to A2.
- How do TOEFL bands compare to IELTS?
- Indicatively, band 4 ≈ IELTS 5.5–6.5, band 5 ≈ 6.5–7.5, and band 6 ≈ 7.5–8.5. These are approximate cross-walks, not official conversions.
- Is this an official ETS or IELTS conversion?
- No. The CEFR alignment follows published descriptors, but the 0–120 and IELTS figures are our indicative interpretation. Always confirm requirements with the institution you are applying to.
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