TOEFL 3.5 (1–6 scale) to IELTS
TOEFL iBT 3.5 on the new 1–6 scale equals IELTS 5.5, reading ETS's comparison table (2026) from the TOEFL side.
TOEFL 3.5 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
5.5
ETS table, read in reverseETS, 2026
TOEFL iBT0–120 · before 2026
58–71
ETS, Apr 2026
TOEFL 3.5 is about IELTS 5.5.
Get a study plan for 5.5Universities that accept IELTS 5.5
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.
| University | Country | IELTS, undergrad | IELTS, postgrad | TOEFL 0–120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall School of Music & Drama | United Kingdom | 5.5 | 5.5 | – |
| Ravensbourne University London | United Kingdom | 5.5 | 6.0 | 72 |
| Arkansas State University | United States | 5.5 | 6.0 | 61 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | United States | 5.5 | – | 61 |
| Canadore College | Canada | 5.5 | 6.0 | – |
| Atlantic Technological University | Ireland | 5.5 | 6.0 | – |
| Griffith College | Ireland | 5.5 | 6.5 | – |
| Leipzig University | Germany | – | 5.5 | – |
Frequently asked questions
What is TOEFL 3.5 in IELTS?
TOEFL iBT 3.5 on the new 1–6 scale equals IELTS 5.5, reading ETS's comparison table (2026) from the TOEFL side.
What CEFR level is TOEFL 3.5?
TOEFL 3.5 matches IELTS 5.5, which 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 TOEFL 3.5?
For example Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Ravensbourne University London, and Arkansas State University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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