The detail
- TOEFL range for IELTS 5.5
- 51–66
- Duolingo English Test
- about 95 (Duolingo maps DET 95 to TOEFL 59–64)
- PTE Academic, via IELTS
- 39–46 (Pearson's 2025 table for IELTS 5.5)
- Points to the next IELTS band
- 7
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Is TOEFL 60 equal to IELTS 5.5?+
Yes. The 2025 study by ETS and the IELTS Partners maps TOEFL iBT 51–66 to IELTS 5.5. It replaced ETS's 2010 comparison.
What is TOEFL 60 on the new 1–6 scale?+
3.5. ETS maps 58 and above to 3.5 (CEFR B1); the 1–6 scale has been used since 21 January 2026.
Is TOEFL 60 a good score?+
It is below most degree-entry minimums, which typically start at 79–80.
What score does your university ask for?
Nearby scores
Sources, read 30 September 2026: ETS & IELTS Partners (2025): Linking TOEFL iBT and IELTS scores, RR-25-02; ETS (2026): TOEFL iBT 1–6 score scale, linking to 0–120, CEFR and IELTS; Duolingo English Test: score concordance with IELTS and TOEFL; Pearson (July 2025): PTE Academic and IELTS concordance. BandLadder is an independent practice platform, not affiliated with Duolingo, ETS, Pearson or IELTS. A concordance gives close equivalents, not exact scores; your institution's published minimum decides.
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