Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Goldsmiths TOEFL minimums by IELTS level
From the Goldsmiths English language requirements page. New-format figures are for tests from January 2026; old-format figures are section scores for tests taken before January 2026, with no overall total given.
| Course IELTS level | New format (total; R, L, W, S) | Before January 2026 (sections) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS 7.5 | 5.5; 5, 5.5, 5.5, 6 | 26 reading and listening, 28 speaking and writing |
| IELTS 7.0 | 5; 5 in each | 24 reading and listening, 26 speaking and writing |
| IELTS 6.5 | 4.5; 4.5, 5, 5, 4.5 | 22 reading and listening, 24 speaking and writing |
| IELTS 6.0 | 4.5; 4, 4.5, 4.5, 4 | 20 reading and listening, 22 speaking and writing |
| IELTS 5.5 | 4; 4 in each | 18 reading and listening, 20 speaking and writing |
Goldsmiths TOEFL test rules
Goldsmiths accepts TOEFL and the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, valid for two years. It must be able to verify your result, and if you defer your offer it will reconsider your English qualification for the new year. The page lists IELTS levels from 5.5 to 7.5; your programme page sets the one that applies.
For comparison, the same page lists PTE Academic 62 with 62 in each skill for programmes at IELTS 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score is below the Goldsmiths level
The page sets TOEFL levels from IELTS 5.5 upward, so a course with a lower IELTS level may accept a lower TOEFL score. Goldsmiths reviews its accepted qualifications every year.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Goldsmiths programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Goldsmiths need for an IELTS 6.5 course?+
4.5 overall on the new scale, or 22 in reading and listening and 24 in speaking and writing for tests before January 2026.
Does Goldsmiths give a 0 to 120 total?+
No. For tests before January 2026 it sets section scores only.
Does Goldsmiths accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes.
How long is a TOEFL score valid for Goldsmiths?+
Two years.
Keep reading
Related
- Goldsmiths IELTS requirement
- SOAS TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- TOEFL for UK study and visas
- All 4750 guides
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