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How to convert TOEFL Scores to CEFR Levels

The TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) exam is one of the most popular English proficiency exams accepted at American and Canadian universities. The full form of TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language and is conducted by ETS.
Not a test
CEFR is an international standard outline for describing learning, teaching, and assessment abilities on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language. CEFR is NOT a test.
TOEFL results are based on the section-wise scores determined by the ETS. Have a look at the range and CEFR levels:

TOEFL score range to CEFR levels- Listening section: 114–120=C2, 95–113=C1, 72–94=B2, 42–71=B1, n/a=A2, n/a=A1, n/a=Below A1
TOEFL score range to CEFR levels- Reading section

29–30=C2, 24–28=C1, 18–23=B2, 4–17=B1, n/a=A2, n/a=A1, n/a=Below A1
TOEFL score range to CEFR levels- Writing section

29–30=C2, 24–28=C1, 17–23=B2, 13–16=B1, 7–12=A2, n/a=A1, n/a=Below A1
TOEFL score range to CEFR levels- Speaking section

28–30=C2, 25–27=C1, 20–24=B2, 16–19=B1, 10–15=A2, n/a=A1, n/a=Below A1
TOEFL score range to CEFR levels-Total

114=C2, 95=C1, 72=B2, 42=B1, n/a=A2
Highest measurement precision
The TOEFL iBT test provides the highest measurement precision at language proficiency levels B2 and C1, which are typical requirements for admissions in higher education institutions.
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