Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Trinity College TOEFL iBT minimums (2027 entry)
From the 2027 English entry requirements table on Trinity College's Pathways School entry requirements page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive program | iBT 51, writing 9 | 1 to 6 scale: 3.0, writing 3.0 |
| Standard program | iBT 67, writing 14 | 1 to 6 scale: 3.5, writing 3.0 |
| Fast Track program | iBT 67, writing 19 | 1 to 6 scale: 3.5, writing 4.0 |
Trinity College TOEFL rules
In line with University of Melbourne standards, Trinity College does not accept any online or at-home English tests, including TOEFL iBT at Home. Results must come from a test taken in your country of citizenship, your last country of education, or your current country of residence or employment; students in China may sit tests in Hong Kong SAR and Macao.
For comparison, the same table asks IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) for Comprehensive, 6.0 (no band below 5.5) for Standard and 6.0 (no band below 6.0) for Fast Track.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
Trinity College also accepts its own Trinity College English test, Pearson and Cambridge English, and says a satisfactory English mark satisfies its requirements for some countries. If your band scores vary, admissions staff may revise the intake you are offered.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Trinity College programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Trinity College Melbourne need?+
For 2027: iBT 51 (writing 9) for Comprehensive, 67 (writing 14) for Standard and 67 (writing 19) for Fast Track Foundation Studies.
Does Trinity College accept TOEFL iBT at Home?+
No. It does not accept any online or at-home English tests.
Does Trinity College list the 1 to 6 TOEFL scale?+
Yes: 3.0, 3.5 and 3.5 overall for the three programs, with writing 3.0, 3.0 and 4.0.
Where must I take my TOEFL for Trinity College?+
In your country of citizenship, last country of education, or current country of residence or employment.
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