TOEFL 90 to IELTS
A TOEFL iBT total of 90 equals IELTS 6.5 by the ETS and IELTS study (April 2025). On the new 1–6 scale it is band 4.5 (ETS, April 2026).
0Total score120
TOEFL 90 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
6.5
ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025
TOEFL iBT1–6 · from Jan 2026
4.5
ETS, Apr 2026
TOEFL 90 is about IELTS 6.5.
Get a study plan for 6.5Universities that accept TOEFL 90
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 Bath | United Kingdom | 6.5 | 6.5 | 90 |
| University of Exeter | United Kingdom | 6.5 | 6.5 | 90 |
| Bentley University | United States | 7.0 | 7.0 | 90 |
| Boston University | United States | 7.0 | 7.0 | 90 |
| Bishop's University | Canada | 6.5 | – | 90 |
| Dalhousie University | Canada | 6.5 | – | 90 |
| UNSW Sydney | Australia | 6.5 | 6.5 | 90 |
| Trinity College Dublin | Ireland | 6.5 | 6.5 | 90 |
Frequently asked questions
What is TOEFL 90 in IELTS?
A TOEFL iBT total of 90 equals IELTS 6.5 by the ETS and IELTS study (April 2025). On the new 1–6 scale it is band 4.5 (ETS, April 2026).
What CEFR level is TOEFL 90?
TOEFL 90 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 90?
For example University of Bath, University of Exeter, and Bentley University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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