Question 1

What changed with the TOEFL iBT score scale in 2026?

Accepted Answer

From 21 January 2026, TOEFL iBT reports scores on a 1–6 band scale, in steps of 0.5, aligned to CEFR levels. During the transition, score reports also show the equivalent on the old 0–120 scale.

Question 2

What TOEFL score equals IELTS 7?

Accepted Answer

According to ETS's 2026 comparison, IELTS 7.0 corresponds to a TOEFL iBT band of 5.0, which matches 95 or above on the old 0–120 scale.

Question 3

What Duolingo score equals IELTS 6.5?

Accepted Answer

Duolingo's official concordance places IELTS 6.5 at a Duolingo English Test score of 120–125.

Question 4

Why are some results marked with an asterisk?

Accepted Answer

Duolingo's official table still compares against the old 0–120 TOEFL scale. When we show a 1–6 TOEFL band for a Duolingo score, we combine Duolingo's table with ETS's, so we mark the result as derived.

Question 5

Will universities accept my score based on this conversion?

Accepted Answer

Universities set their own minimum for each test, often with minimum section scores as well. Always check the requirement for the specific test on the program's page.

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