TOEFL 85 to IELTS
A TOEFL iBT total of 85 equals IELTS 6.5 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 85 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
6.5
ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025
TOEFL iBT1–6 · from Jan 2026
4.0
ETS, Apr 2026
TOEFL 85 is about IELTS 6.5.
Get a study plan for 6.5Universities that accept TOEFL 85
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | United States | 6.5 | 7.0 | 85 |
| Quinnipiac University | United States | 6.5 | 6.5 | 85 |
| Holland College | Canada | 6.5 | – | 85 |
| Westminster International University in Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 6.5 | 6.5 | 85 |
| Singapore University of Social Sciences | Singapore | 6.5 | 6.5 | 85 |
| Osaka University | Japan | 6.5 | – | 85 |
| Aalborg University | Denmark | 6.5 | 6.5 | 85 |
| Charles University | Czechia | 6.5 | 6.5 | 85 |
Frequently asked questions
What is TOEFL 85 in IELTS?
A TOEFL iBT total of 85 equals IELTS 6.5 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 85?
TOEFL 85 matches IELTS 6.5, which is CEFR B2, Upper intermediate. You follow the main ideas of complex texts and talk with native speakers without strain on either side. The IELTS partners call 6.5 a borderline band: it sits between B2 and C1.
Which universities accept TOEFL 85?
For example Pepperdine University, Quinnipiac University, and Holland College. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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