TOEFL 5.5 (1–6 scale) to IELTS
TOEFL iBT 5.5 on the new 1–6 scale equals IELTS 7.5, reading ETS's comparison table (2026) from the TOEFL side.
TOEFL 5.5 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
7.5
ETS table, read in reverseETS, 2026
TOEFL iBT0–120 · before 2026
107–113
ETS, Apr 2026
TOEFL 5.5 is about IELTS 7.5.
Get a study plan for 7.5Universities that accept IELTS 7.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge | United Kingdom | 7.5 | – | – |
| University of Oxford | United Kingdom | 7.5 | – | – |
| Amherst College | United States | 7.5 | – | 100 |
| Barnard College | United States | 7.5 | – | 105 |
| INSEAD | Singapore | – | 7.5 | 105 |
| IESE Business School | Spain | – | 7.5 | 100 |
| ESMT Berlin | Germany | – | 7.0 | 100 |
| Hertie School | Germany | – | 7.0 | – |
Frequently asked questions
What is TOEFL 5.5 in IELTS?
TOEFL iBT 5.5 on the new 1–6 scale equals IELTS 7.5, reading ETS's comparison table (2026) from the TOEFL side.
What CEFR level is TOEFL 5.5?
TOEFL 5.5 matches IELTS 7.5, which is CEFR C1, Advanced. You use English flexibly for study and work, and understand long, demanding texts.
Which universities accept TOEFL 5.5?
For example University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and Amherst College. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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