TOEFL iBT overall score and reporting scale
The TOEFL iBT overall score is the rounded average of your Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking scores. Each section and the overall result use the same band scale. During the transition to the current scale, ETS also reports a comparable overall score on the earlier scale.
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The TOEFL iBT overall score summarises your performance across the sections of the TOEFL iBT. On the current 1–6 scale, ETS averages the section scores and rounds to the nearest half band. For example, a mean of 5.25 gives an overall score of 5.5. During the transition, the report also includes a comparable overall score on the 0–120 scale. See the ETS score guide.
Imagine you are filling out an exchange application. The form asks for both your overall score and your Speaking score. Before typing either number, check which scale the form names. The comparison figure on your report applies to the overall result.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I add the current section scores?
Take their average and round to the nearest half band.
Why are two overall scores shown?
ETS provides a comparable overall score on the previous scale during the transition.
What if a course asks for a section score?
Use the score for the named skill as well as checking any overall requirement.
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