Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Keele TOEFL minimums by group
From Keele's English language requirements page, which lists TOEFL on the 1 to 6 scale only. Your course page gives its group.
| Group | TOEFL iBT minimum | IELTS on same page |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | 4 (reading 3.5, listening 3, writing 3, speaking 3) | 6.0 with 5.5 in all components |
| Group B | 4.5 (reading 3.5, listening 3, writing 3, speaking 3) | 6.5 with 5.5 in all components |
| Group C | 4.5 (reading 3.5, listening 3.5, writing 3.5, speaking 4) | 6.5 with 6.0 in all components |
| Group D | 5 (reading 4, listening 4.5, writing 4, speaking 4.5) | 7 with 6.5 in all components |
| Group E | 5 (reading 4.5, listening 5, writing 4, speaking 5) | 7.0 with 7.0 in R, L, S and 6.5 in writing |
| Group F | 6 (reading 5, listening 5, writing 5, speaking 5.5) | 8.0 with 7.5 in all components |
| Group G (MBA and Group A final-year entry) | 4 (reading 3.5, writing 3.5, listening 3, speaking 3) | 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing |
Keele TOEFL test rules
Keele accepts TOEFL iBT including the Home Edition. For students who need a visa, tests must be dated within the two years before the course start date in your offer letter, and different tests cannot be combined. For final-year undergraduate entry, Groups B to E keep the same requirement, while Group A courses use the Group G level.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 6.0 with 5.5 in all components for Group A.
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If your TOEFL score is below Keele's level
Keele's pre-sessional English course can help you meet the language conditions of your offer, and the Keele University International Foundation Year is delivered on campus through Keele University International College.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Keele programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Keele need?+
On the 1 to 6 scale: 4 for Group A, 4.5 for Groups B and C, 5 for Groups D and E, and 6 for Group F.
Does Keele give a 0 to 120 TOEFL figure?+
No. The page lists TOEFL iBT on the 1 to 6 scale only.
Does Keele accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. TOEFL iBT including Home is listed.
Can I combine TOEFL with another test for Keele?+
No. Different tests cannot be combined.
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Related
- Keele IELTS requirement
- Huddersfield TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- TOEFL for UK study and visas
- All 4750 guides
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