Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Bath Spa TOEFL minimums by level
From Bath Spa's English language requirements page, which maps TOEFL iBT to each IELTS level. Most undergraduate and a few postgraduate courses use IELTS 6.0; most postgraduate courses use IELTS 6.5 with 5.5.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 (5.5) courses | 4 (after 21 Jan 2026) or 72 | New: listening and reading 3.5, writing and speaking 4. Old: listening 17, reading 18, writing 17, speaking 20 |
| IELTS 6.5 (5.5) courses | 4.5 or 81 | New: listening and reading 4, writing and speaking 4.5. Old: same section minimums as above |
| IELTS 6.5 (6.0) courses | 4.5 or 81 | As for IELTS 6.5 (5.5) |
| IELTS 7.0 (6.0) courses | 4.5 or 91 | New: as for IELTS 6.5. Old: same section minimums as above |
How Bath Spa handles TOEFL scores
Bath Spa accepts both the TOEFL iBT and the TOEFL iBT Home Edition. Old-scale scores count if taken within two years and up to January 2026; the new grading applies to tests taken after 21 January 2026. You send scores to the university through your online TOEFL iBT account. The page does not mention MyBest scores or give an institution code.
For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill for most undergraduate and a few postgraduate courses.
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If your TOEFL score is below Bath Spa's level
Bath Spa runs a Pre-Sessional English course before your degree. The page says applicants for the pre-sessional need a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test, naming IELTS for UKVI and Trinity ISE, so TOEFL is not listed for that route.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Bath Spa programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Bath Spa need for most undergraduate courses?+
4 overall with 3.5 in listening and reading and 4 in writing and speaking, or 72 on an older test.
Does Bath Spa accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. The page says it accepts both the TOEFL iBT and the Home Edition.
What TOEFL score does a Bath Spa master's need?+
Most postgraduate courses use the IELTS 6.5 level: TOEFL 4.5, or 81 on an older test.
Can I enter Bath Spa's pre-sessional with TOEFL?+
The page names IELTS for UKVI and Trinity ISE as the qualifying tests for the pre-sessional, not TOEFL.
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- Bath Spa IELTS requirement
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- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
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Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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