TOEFL 80 to IELTS
A TOEFL iBT total of 80 equals IELTS 6.0 by the ETS and IELTS study (April 2025). On the new 1–6 scale it is band 4.0 (ETS, April 2026).
0Total score120
TOEFL 80 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
6.0
ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025
TOEFL iBT1–6 · from Jan 2026
4.0
ETS, Apr 2026
TOEFL 80 is about IELTS 6.0.
Get a study plan for 6.0Universities that accept TOEFL 80
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden University | United Kingdom | 6.0 | 6.0 | 80 |
| Edinburgh Napier University | United Kingdom | 6.0 | 6.0 | 80 |
| Adelphi University | United States | 6.5 | 6.5 | 80 |
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | United States | 6.5 | 6.5 | 80 |
| Algonquin College | Canada | 6.0 | – | 80 |
| Athabasca University | Canada | 6.0 | 6.0 | 80 |
| The Australian National University | Australia | 6.5 | 6.5 | 80 |
| Technological University Dublin | Ireland | 6.0 | – | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
What is TOEFL 80 in IELTS?
A TOEFL iBT total of 80 equals IELTS 6.0 by the ETS and IELTS study (April 2025). On the new 1–6 scale it is band 4.0 (ETS, April 2026).
What CEFR level is TOEFL 80?
TOEFL 80 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 80?
For example Arden University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Adelphi University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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