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TOEFL Score Calculator

What TOEFL score do I need for admission? Enter your section scores below to find your total out of 120, map it to a CEFR level, and check your university readiness.

Verified as of 2026-06 from official sources

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Band: Below Low-Intermediate

Band: Below Low-Intermediate

Band: Below Basic

Band: Below Basic

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Your Estimated Score

Total Score
0/120

CEFR Level

A1 / BelowBeginner (A1)

Admission Readiness

Below Typical Thresholds

*This is a general benchmark. Always verify exact cutoffs with your target university.

TOEFL Scores Typically Required for Admission

Below is a reference chart demonstrating how TOEFL iBT scores generally align with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and what score ranges are typically required for various levels of university admission. Note: Always verify specific cutoffs directly with your target university, as individual programs may have higher requirements or section minimums.

Official ETS CEFR Mapping (0-120 Scale)
CEFR LevelTOEFL Total Score Range
C2114 - 120
C195 - 113
B272 - 94
B142 - 71
A232 - 41
A1 / Below0 - 31
General Admission Benchmarks
Target RangeTypical Required Score
Top-Tier / Ivy League100+
Competitive Postgraduate90+
Typical Undergraduate / PG80+
Pathway / Foundation Programs70+
Below Typical Thresholds0+

Frequently Asked Questions

How It Works

  1. Enter your section scores.
  2. Calculate.
  3. View your total TOEFL score and CEFR level.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the TOEFL scored?

Four sections (0–30 each) for a total of 0–120.

What is a good TOEFL score?

90+ is competitive; top universities may require 100+.

What CEFR level is TOEFL 100?

Around C1 (advanced).

Is TOEFL harder than IELTS?

Neither is harder overall; they test differently—use our converter to compare.