TOEFL 70 to IELTS
A TOEFL iBT total of 70 equals IELTS 6.0 by the ETS and IELTS study (April 2025). On the new 1–6 scale it is band 3.5 (ETS, April 2026).
0Total score120
TOEFL 70 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
6.0
ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025
TOEFL iBT1–6 · from Jan 2026
3.5
ETS, Apr 2026
TOEFL 70 is about IELTS 6.0.
Get a study plan for 6.0Universities that accept TOEFL 70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northampton | United Kingdom | 6.0 | 6.5 | 70 |
| Duquesne University | United States | 6.0 | 6.5 | 70 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | United States | 6.0 | 6.0 | 70 |
| University of Wollongong | Australia | 6.0 | 6.5 | 70 |
| United Arab Emirates University | United Arab Emirates | 5.5 | 6.0 | 70 |
| Vilnius Gediminas Technical University | Lithuania | 5.5 | 5.5 | 70 |
| Mahidol University | Thailand | 6.0 | – | 69 |
| Princess Sumaya University for Technology | Jordan | – | 5.5 | 69 |
Frequently asked questions
What is TOEFL 70 in IELTS?
A TOEFL iBT total of 70 equals IELTS 6.0 by the ETS and IELTS study (April 2025). On the new 1–6 scale it is band 3.5 (ETS, April 2026).
What CEFR level is TOEFL 70?
TOEFL 70 matches IELTS 6.0, 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 70?
For example University of Northampton, Duquesne University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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