University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for the University of Kent?

The University of Kent sets English at three levels. For TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026, Good needs 80, Very Good needs 87 and Excellent needs 95, with section minimums. From 21 January 2026 the figures are 4, 4.5 and 5 with the same score in each component. Kent accepts the TOEFL iBT Home Edition at the same scores.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Kent TOEFL minimums by English level

From Kent's English language requirements page. Your course page says whether it needs Good, Very Good or Excellent English.

English levelTOEFL iBT before 21 January 2026TOEFL iBT after 21 January 2026
Good80 (reading 20, listening and writing 19, speaking 22)4 with 4 in each component
Very Good87 (reading 20, listening and writing 19, speaking 22)4.5 with 4.5 in each component
Excellent95 (reading and writing 24, listening 22, speaking 25)5 with 5 in each component

Kent TOEFL test rules

Kent lists the TOEFL iBT Home Edition separately with the same figures as the test-centre version. Results must have been achieved no more than two years before the start of the course. The page does not mention TOEFL MyBest scores or give an ETS institution code.

Kent now requires all applicants from Pakistan to take an English test in person at an authorised test centre, and TOEFL is one of the three tests it accepts for them.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS for UKVI at 6.0 with 5.5 in each component for Good, 6.5 with 5.5 for Very Good and 7.0 with 7.0 for Excellent.

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If your TOEFL score is below Kent's level

Kent offers pre-sessional courses in person and online for international students who do not meet its English requirements. It strongly encourages applicants who have sat a test more than once to apply for a pre-sessional course.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Kent programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Kent need?+

80 for Good, 87 for Very Good and 95 for Excellent on the 0 to 120 scale, with section minimums, or 4, 4.5 and 5 on the new scale.

Does Kent accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition?+

Yes, at the same scores as the test-centre version.

Can applicants from Pakistan use TOEFL for Kent?+

Yes, if taken in person at an authorised test centre.

How recent must a TOEFL test be for Kent?+

Achieved no more than two years before the start of the course.

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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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