Update Your Website
We encourage institutions to update their websites as soon as possible with score requirements on the 1-6 scale to give applicants enough time to prepare.
Also maintain your current TOEFL requirements on the 0-120 scale, with a qualifier outlining the dates of validity.
Publishing Options
Choose the format that works best for your institution:
Option 1: Expanded Format (Recommended for Clarity)
TOEFL iBT Score Requirements:
For exams taken before January 21, 2026:
We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of [your 0-120 score].
[Add section scores, if applicable: Reading: XX, Listening: XX, Writing: XX, Speaking: XX]For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026:
We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of [your 1-6 score].
[Add section scores, if applicable: Reading: X.X, Listening: X.X, Writing: X.X, Speaking: X.X]
Option 2: Abbreviated Format (Space-Constrained Contexts)
TOEFL iBT: [0-120 score] or [1-6 score]
Examples
Example 1: Graduate Program with Section Requirements
TOEFL iBT Score Requirements:
For exams taken before January 21, 2026:
Minimum total score: 100
Minimum section scores: Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 24, Speaking: 24For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026:
Minimum total score: 5
Minimum section scores: Reading: 4.5, Listening: 4.5, Writing: 4.5, Speaking: 4.5
Example 2: Undergraduate Program with Total Score Only
TOEFL iBT Score Requirements:
For exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 80
For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 4
Example 3: Abbreviated Format
English Proficiency Requirements:
TOEFL iBT: 90 or 4.5
IELTS: 6.5
Best Practices
Update early: Give applicants maximum preparation time by updating your requirements as soon as you've determined your updated 1-6 scale scores.
Be explicit about dates: Clearly communicate which score scale applies to which test dates to avoid confusion.
Update all materials: Ensure consistency across your website, application portal, recruitment materials, and communications with prospective students.
Train your admissions team: Make sure all staff understand both score scales during the transition period.