What is TOEFL iBT and how it is di!er from other English pro"ciency tests?

TOEFL iBT – Test of English as Foreign Language internet-based test is a standardized test to measure
the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enrol in English-speaking universities.
The test is accepted by many English-speaking academic and professional institutions.

Other famous English pro"ciency tests are IELTS, Cambridge English Test, TOEFL iTP, TOEIC, and PTE.

How do they di!er?

A sma#er way to understand TOEFL iBT 1

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Di!erent Pro"ciency test scores against the CEFR

Let’s have a look at the scores and what they mean in the CEFR.

CEFR BT Score IELTS Band ITP Score

A2 0–31 0-4 433 – 486
B1 – 34 4.5 487 – 566
– 45 5
B2 – 59 5.5 567 – 636
– 78 6
– 93 6.5
C1 – 101 7 637 – 677
102 – 109 7.5
110 – 114 8
C2 115 – 117 8.5
118 – 120 9

Understanding the iBT scores

It is impo#ant to understand what your scores mean to the schools.

In Reading and Listening, the 0-30 scale is subdivided into three sections: