Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
NUA TOEFL minimums
From NUA's English requirements page for international students, which lists one TOEFL level alongside its IELTS level.
| Test date | TOEFL minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Before 21 January 2026 | 80 (listening 17, writing 17, reading 18, speaking 20) | Test centre only |
| 21 January 2026 onwards | 4 with 4 or above in each skill | Test centre only |
NUA TOEFL test rules
NUA lists TOEFL as test centre only, with the Home Edition not accepted. The page does not mention TOEFL MyBest scores, a TOEFL validity period or an ETS institution code.
For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 or above in each skill.
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If your TOEFL score is below NUA's level
NUA lists the Kings Pre-Sessional Pathway for English and Academic Skills (pass overall with 60%) among accepted qualifications, as well as other tests such as the Kaplan Test of English.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your NUA programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does NUA need?+
80 overall with listening 17, writing 17, reading 18 and speaking 20, or 4 with 4 in each skill on tests from 21 January 2026.
Does NUA accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
No. TOEFL must be taken at a test centre.
What is NUA's IELTS equivalent to its TOEFL level?+
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 or above in each skill.
Does NUA accept a pre-sessional instead of TOEFL?+
It lists the Kings Pre-Sessional Pathway at pass overall with 60% among accepted qualifications.
Keep reading
Related
- NUA IELTS requirement
- AUB TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- TOEFL for UK study and visas
- All 4564 guides
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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