TOEFL 5.0 (1–6 scale) to IELTS
TOEFL iBT 5.0 on the new 1–6 scale equals IELTS 7.0, reading ETS's comparison table (2026) from the TOEFL side.
TOEFL 5.0 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
7.0
ETS table, read in reverseETS, 2026
TOEFL iBT0–120 · before 2026
95–106
ETS, Apr 2026
TOEFL 5.0 is about IELTS 7.0.
Get a study plan for 7.0Universities that accept IELTS 7.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtauld Institute of Art | United Kingdom | 7.0 | 7.0 | – |
| Institute of Cancer Research | United Kingdom | – | 7.0 | – |
| Bentley University | United States | 7.0 | 7.0 | 90 |
| Boston University | United States | 7.0 | 7.0 | 90 |
| ESMT Berlin | Germany | – | 7.0 | 100 |
| Hertie School | Germany | – | 7.0 | – |
| Singapore Management University | Singapore | 7.0 | – | 93 |
| University of Tokyo | Japan | 7.0 | – | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is TOEFL 5.0 in IELTS?
TOEFL iBT 5.0 on the new 1–6 scale equals IELTS 7.0, reading ETS's comparison table (2026) from the TOEFL side.
What CEFR level is TOEFL 5.0?
TOEFL 5.0 matches IELTS 7.0, which is CEFR C1, Advanced. You use English flexibly for study and work, and understand long, demanding texts.
Which universities accept TOEFL 5.0?
For example Courtauld Institute of Art, Institute of Cancer Research, and Bentley University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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