Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
King's TOEFL minimums by band
From the King's undergraduate English requirements page and postgraduate taught page. Both list TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with figures for tests taken before and from 21 January 2026. Band E is not currently used.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Band A (undergraduate: Dentistry Entry Programme for Medical Graduates BDS) | 109 (writing 27, others 25) or 5.5 with 5 in each skill | IELTS 7.5 with 7.0 in each skill |
| Band B (e.g. UG Arts & Humanities, Law, Business, Medicine; PG Social Science, Law, Business) | 100 (writing 25, others 23) or 5 with 4.5 in each skill | IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each skill |
| Band C (postgraduate Arts & Humanities) | 100 (writing 25, reading 23, speaking and listening 20) or 5 (4.5 reading and writing, 4 speaking and listening) | Postgraduate only |
| Band D (e.g. Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences; postgraduate Life Sciences & Medicine) | 92 (writing 23, others 20) or 4.5 with 4 in each skill | IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each skill |
| King's International Foundation (no student visa needed) | 80 (20 in each skill) or 4 with 4 in each skill | Extended Foundation: 72 or 4 with 3.5 in each skill |
King's TOEFL test rules
Tests are valid if taken within two years of the start date of your course, counted from the 1st of the month the course begins. All elements must be shown in one test: King's cannot combine scores across two tests and cannot take TOEFL MyBest scores. Send results through King's Apply; King's cannot accept results sent by post. TOEFL is listed for the International Foundation only for applicants who do not need a student visa.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS Academic at 7.0 with 6.5 in each skill for Band B and 6.5 with 6.0 for Band D.
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If your TOEFL score is below the King's level
King's Pre-Sessional English courses can meet the requirement: postgraduate Band B and C need a pass with Band 7, and Band D a pass with Band 6.5. King's Foundations offers routes to undergraduate entry. The pre-sessional calculator on the page works from IELTS scores only.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your King's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does King's College London need?+
92 for Band D, 100 for Bands B and C, and 109 for Band A, each with section minimums.
What is the King's TOEFL institution code?+
0394.
Does King's accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+
No. All elements must come from one test.
Does King's accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. Both pages list TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
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