Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Greenwich TOEFL equivalents by IELTS level
From Greenwich's international English language requirements page, which lists TOEFL iBT (in person only) against IELTS 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0 equivalents.
| IELTS level | TOEFL iBT (0 to 120) | TOEFL iBT (1 to 6) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS 5.5 equivalent | 62 (reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 17) | 4.0 with no less than 4.0 in each skill |
| IELTS 6.0 equivalent (most BA, BSc, BEng) | 72 (reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 17) | 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in each skill |
| IELTS 6.5 equivalent (MA, MSc, MBA, LLM, LLB) | 82 (reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 17) | 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in each skill |
| IELTS 7.0 equivalent | 92 (reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 17) | 5.0 with no less than 4.0 in each skill |
Greenwich TOEFL test rules
Greenwich lists TOEFL iBT as in person only on both scales, so the Home Edition is not accepted. The page does not mention TOEFL MyBest scores or give an ETS institution code.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each skill for BA, BSc and BEng degrees and 6.5 with minimum 5.5 for MA, MSc, MBA and LLM degrees. BSc Nursing needs IELTS 7.0 with 6.5, and BSc Midwifery 7.0 with 7.0.
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If your TOEFL score is below Greenwich's level
Greenwich runs pre-sessional English courses, but its page says that if your IELTS has any skill below 5.5 you need a UKVI-approved IELTS test to join them, because a visa for a pre-sessional programme needs a UKVI-approved test. Ask admissions which tests it accepts for pre-sessional entry before relying on TOEFL.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Greenwich programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Greenwich need for a bachelor's degree?+
Most BA, BSc and BEng degrees sit at the IELTS 6.0 level, which Greenwich matches to TOEFL 72 with section minimums, or 4.5 on the new scale.
What TOEFL score does Greenwich need for a master's?+
MA, MSc and MBA degrees sit at the IELTS 6.5 level, which matches TOEFL 82 with section minimums, or 4.5 on the new scale.
Does Greenwich accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
No. Greenwich lists TOEFL iBT as in person only.
What TOEFL section scores does Greenwich need?+
Reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20 and writing 17 at every level on the 0 to 120 scale, or 4.0 in each skill on the new scale.
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Related
- Greenwich IELTS requirement
- Middlesex TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- TOEFL for UK study and visas
- All 4564 guides
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