Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
ICMS TOEFL iBT minimums
From the tables on ICMS's undergraduate and postgraduate requirements pages.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degrees, tests from Jan 2026 | 4 overall; writing, speaking, reading, listening 3.5 | 1 to 6 scale |
| Bachelor's degrees, tests before Jan 2026 | 60 overall (midpoint of the iBT range); writing 18, speaking 16, reading 8, listening 7 | Expire December 2027 |
| Master's degrees, tests from Jan 2026 | 4.5 overall; 4 in each skill | 1 to 6 scale |
| Master's degrees, tests before Jan 2026 | 79 overall; writing 21, speaking 18, reading 13, listening 12 | Expire December 2027 |
ICMS TOEFL rules
ICMS says TOEFL iBT scores from before January 2026 expire in December 2027 for its purposes. English proficiency assessments must be completed no longer than two years before you start.
For comparison, the same tables ask IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 in each band) for bachelor's degrees and 6.5 (6.0 in each band) for master's degrees.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
ICMS lists the Aspire Institute Placement Test (APT-B1 for bachelor's, APT-A1 for master's). Applicants who do not need an IELTS or TOEFL score for their visa can also book the Cambridge English Placement Test, subject to availability.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ICMS programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does ICMS need?+
TOEFL iBT 4 overall with 3.5 in each skill for bachelor's degrees, and 4.5 with 4 in each skill for master's, for tests from January 2026.
Does ICMS still accept 0 to 120 TOEFL scores?+
Yes, scores from before January 2026 count until they expire in December 2027: 60 for bachelor's and 79 for master's.
How long is TOEFL valid for ICMS?+
English assessments must be completed no longer than two years before you start.
What IELTS does an ICMS master's need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each band.
Keep reading
Related
- ICMS IELTS requirement
- Australian Institute of Business TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- TOEFL for an Australian visa
- All 4564 guides
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