Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Queen Mary TOEFL minimums by English band
From Queen Mary's accepted English language tests page. Find your course's band on the programme bands page.
| English band | TOEFL iBT up to 20 January 2026 (0 to 120) | TOEFL iBT from 21 January 2026 (1 to 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Band 5 | 100 (writing 21, reading 19, listening 18, speaking 21) | 5 with 4.5 in each skill |
| Band 4 | 92 (writing 21, reading 19, listening 18, speaking 21) | 4.5 with 4.5 in each skill |
| Band 3 | 79 (writing 17, reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20) | 4.5 with 4 in each skill |
| Band 2 | 72 (writing 17, reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20) | 4 with 4 in each skill |
| Band 1 | 62 (writing 16, reading 16, listening 15, speaking 19) | 3.5 with 3.5 in each skill |
Queen Mary TOEFL test rules
Queen Mary considers both TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition on either scale, and says TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted. The test should have been achieved no more than two years from the start date of your course. The page does not give an ETS institution code.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill for Band 3, 6.5 with 6.0 for Band 4 and 7.0 with 6.0 for Band 5.
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If your TOEFL score is below Queen Mary's level
Queen Mary offers pre-sessional English language courses for applicants who fall below its standard requirements, with separate entry requirements. Bands 1 and 2 also appear on the test page for lower-level programmes.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Queen Mary programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Queen Mary need?+
It depends on your course band: 79 for Band 3, 92 for Band 4 and 100 for Band 5 on the 0 to 120 scale.
Does Queen Mary accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition?+
Yes, on both the 1 to 6 and the 0 to 120 scale.
Does Queen Mary accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+
No. The page says MyBest scores are not accepted.
How long is a TOEFL score valid for Queen Mary?+
No more than two years from the start date of your course.
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Related
- Queen Mary IELTS requirement
- Brunel 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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