IELTS 5.0 to TOEFL
IELTS 5.0 equals TOEFL iBT 2.5 on the new 1–6 scale (ETS, 2026) and 37–50 on the old 0–120 scale (ETS and IELTS study, April 2025).
IELTS 5.0 is about
TOEFL iBT1–6 · from Jan 2026
2.5
ETS, 2026
TOEFL iBT0–120 · before 2026
37–50
ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025
IELTS 5.0 is about TOEFL 2.5.
Get a study plan for 5.0IELTS 5.0 by section
Many universities also set a minimum for each section.
| Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL 1–6 · ETS, 2026 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| TOEFL 0–30 · ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025 | 8–11 | 8–11 | 9–13 | 14–16 |
Universities that accept IELTS 5.0
This band meets each university's overall IELTS minimum, as stated on its own website and checked in the last six months. Courses can ask for more, and most also set a minimum for each skill.
| University | Country | IELTS, undergrad | IELTS, postgrad | TOEFL 0–120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State University | United States | 5.0 | 6.0 | 70 |
| Texas Southern University | United States | 5.0 | 6.0 | 61 |
| Al-Farabi Kazakh National University | Kazakhstan | 5.0 | – | 35 |
| L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University | Kazakhstan | 5.0 | 5.0 | 35 |
| Ajou University in Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 5.0 | – | 50 |
| Inha University in Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 5.0 | – | 50 |
| University of Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 5.0 | 6.0 | 61 |
| UCSI University | Malaysia | 5.0 | 5.0 | 42 |
Frequently asked questions
What is IELTS 5.0 in TOEFL?
IELTS 5.0 equals TOEFL iBT 2.5 on the new 1–6 scale (ETS, 2026) and 37–50 on the old 0–120 scale (ETS and IELTS study, April 2025).
What CEFR level is IELTS 5.0?
IELTS 5.0 is CEFR B1, Intermediate. You handle familiar topics, everyday situations and simple connected text. The IELTS partners call 5.0 a borderline band: it sits between B1 and B2.
Which universities accept IELTS 5.0?
For example Morgan State University, Texas Southern University, and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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