TOEFL 120 to IELTS
A TOEFL iBT total of 120 equals IELTS 9.0 by the ETS and IELTS study (April 2025). On the new 1–6 scale it is band 6.0 (ETS, April 2026).
0Total score120
TOEFL 120 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
9.0
ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025
TOEFL iBT1–6 · from Jan 2026
6.0
ETS, Apr 2026
TOEFL 120 is about IELTS 9.0.
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Universities that accept TOEFL 120
This score meets each university's own minimum for this test, as stated on its website and checked in the last six months. Courses can ask for more.
| University | Country | IELTS, undergrad | IELTS, postgrad | TOEFL 0–120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed College | United States | 7.0 | – | 110 |
| CentraleSupélec | France | – | 6.5 | 110 |
| Barnard College | United States | 7.5 | – | 105 |
| INSEAD | Singapore | – | 7.5 | 105 |
| London Business School | United Kingdom | – | 7.0 | 100 |
| London School of Economics and Political Science | United Kingdom | 7.0 | 7.0 | 100 |
| ESMT Berlin | Germany | – | 7.0 | 100 |
| WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management | Germany | – | 7.0 | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is TOEFL 120 in IELTS?
A TOEFL iBT total of 120 equals IELTS 9.0 by the ETS and IELTS study (April 2025). On the new 1–6 scale it is band 6.0 (ETS, April 2026).
What CEFR level is TOEFL 120?
TOEFL 120 matches IELTS 9.0, which is CEFR C2, Proficient. You understand almost everything you hear or read and express yourself precisely.
Which universities accept TOEFL 120?
For example Reed College, CentraleSupélec, and Barnard College. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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