Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
TWU TOEFL minimums by level
From TWU's undergraduate international applicants page, the graduate international applicants page and the MA in Leadership admission page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, tests on or after 21 January 2026 | 4.5; Reading, Listening, Speaking 3.5; Writing 4.0 | Code 0876 |
| Undergraduate, tests before 21 January 2026 | 88, 20 in each band | |
| Graduate, most programmes (on or after 21 January 2026) | 5.5; Reading, Listening, Speaking 5; Writing 5.5 | Earlier tests: 105 |
| MBA, MAES, MA Leadership (on or after 21 January 2026) | 5; Reading, Listening, Speaking 4; Writing 4.5 | Earlier tests: 100 (Writing and Reading 23, Speaking and Listening 20) |
How TWU handles TOEFL scores
The undergraduate page asks you to send TOEFL results with code 0876 and says results are valid for two years from the exam date and must be submitted at the time of application. The graduate page says many graduate programmes set higher individual minimums, so check your programme's own requirements.
For comparison, the undergraduate page asks IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each band, and the graduate page asks 7.5 on all bands for most programmes, or 7.0 for the MBA, MA ES-IE and MA Leadership.
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If your TOEFL score is below TWU's level
Undergraduates who qualify academically but fall short on TOEFL can enter through the Trinity Language Centre (TLC) at Trinity Western Richmond. You are placed in an ESL level at orientation, and after completing level 5 you may enrol in a degree programme without a new test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TWU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Trinity Western need for undergraduates?+
4.5 overall with 3.5 in reading, listening and speaking and 4.0 in writing, or 88 with 20 in each band on older tests.
What TOEFL score does TWU graduate studies need?+
5.5 overall for most programmes, with 5 in reading, listening and speaking and 5.5 in writing.
What TOEFL score does the TWU MBA need?+
5 overall with 4 in reading, listening and speaking and 4.5 in writing, or 100 on older tests.
What is Trinity Western's TOEFL code?+
0876.
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