TOEFL Score
A score from 0 to 120 on the TOEFL iBT test, measuring English proficiency across Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections.
In-Depth Explanation
The TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) scores range from 0 to 120, with each of the four sections scored 0-30: - Reading: 0-30 points - Listening: 0-30 points - Speaking: 0-30 points - Writing: 0-30 points Score Levels: - 100-120: Advanced (C1-C2 CEFR equivalent) - 80-99: High Intermediate (B2) - 60-79: Intermediate (B1) - 40-59: Low Intermediate (A2-B1) - Below 40: Basic (A1-A2) Most US universities require scores between 80-100 for undergraduate and 90-110 for graduate programs.
Usage Examples
He scored 105 on his TOEFL iBT with a 26 in speaking.
MIT requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 for admission.
Her TOEFL speaking score was 24 out of 30.
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