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TOEFL 2.0 (1–6 scale) to IELTS

TOEFL iBT 2.0 on the new 1–6 scale equals IELTS 4.5, reading ETS's comparison table (2026) from the TOEFL side.

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TOEFL 2.0 is about

  • IELTSBands ⁦4.0–9.0⁩

    4.5

    ETS table, read in reverseETS, 2026

  • TOEFL iBT⁦0–120⁩ · before 2026

    24–33

    ETS, Apr 2026

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TOEFL 2.0 is about IELTS 4.5.

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Scores around IELTS 4.5

IELTSTOEFL ⁦1–6⁩ETS, 2026TOEFL ⁦0–120⁩ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025
4.01.514–25
4.52.026–36
5.02.537–50
5.53.551–66

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Universities that accept IELTS 4.5

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.

UniversityCountryIELTS, undergradIELTS, postgradTOEFL ⁦0–120⁩
King Fahd University of Petroleum and MineralsSaudi Arabia4.56.045
Prince Sultan UniversitySaudi Arabia4.0––

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Frequently asked questions

What is TOEFL 2.0 in IELTS?

TOEFL iBT 2.0 on the new 1–6 scale equals IELTS 4.5, reading ETS's comparison table (2026) from the TOEFL side.

What CEFR level is TOEFL 2.0?

TOEFL 2.0 matches IELTS 4.5, which is CEFR B1, Intermediate. You handle familiar topics, everyday situations and simple connected text.

Which universities accept TOEFL 2.0?

For example King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and Prince Sultan University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.

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