IELTS 6.0 to TOEFL
IELTS 6.0 equals TOEFL iBT 4.0 on the new 1–6 scale (ETS, 2026) and 67–80 on the old 0–120 scale (ETS and IELTS study, April 2025).
IELTS 6.0 is about
TOEFL iBT1–6 · from Jan 2026
4.0
ETS, 2026
TOEFL iBT0–120 · before 2026
67–80
ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025
IELTS 6.0 is about TOEFL 4.0.
Get a study plan for 6.0IELTS 6.0 by section
Many universities also set a minimum for each section.
| Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL 1–6 · ETS, 2026 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| TOEFL 0–30 · ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025 | 16–18 | 16–18 | 19–22 | 19–21 |
Universities that accept IELTS 6.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abertay University | United Kingdom | 6.0 | 6.0 | – |
| Anglia Ruskin University | United Kingdom | 6.0 | 6.5 | – |
| Appalachian State University | United States | 6.0 | – | 78 |
| Arizona State University | United States | 6.0 | 6.5 | 61 |
| Algoma University | Canada | 6.0 | – | – |
| Algonquin College | Canada | 6.0 | – | 80 |
| Australian Catholic University | Australia | 6.0 | – | 60 |
| Central Queensland University | Australia | 6.0 | – | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
What is IELTS 6.0 in TOEFL?
IELTS 6.0 equals TOEFL iBT 4.0 on the new 1–6 scale (ETS, 2026) and 67–80 on the old 0–120 scale (ETS and IELTS study, April 2025).
What CEFR level is IELTS 6.0?
IELTS 6.0 is CEFR B2, Upper intermediate. You follow the main ideas of complex texts and talk with native speakers without strain on either side.
Which universities accept IELTS 6.0?
For example Abertay University, Anglia Ruskin University, and Appalachian State University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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