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TOEFL band 5: what it means on the old scale
Quick answer
A TOEFL iBT band 5 is 95–106 on the old 0–120 scale and CEFR level C1. On the 0–30 section scale it is 24–26 in reading, 22–25 in listening, 24–26 in writing and 25–26 in speaking.
Band 5 in each section
| Score | Range for band 5 |
|---|---|
| Total (0–120) | 95–106 |
| Reading (0–30) | 24–26 |
| Listening (0–30) | 22–25 |
| Writing (0–30) | 24–26 |
| Speaking (0–30) | 25–26 |
Your overall band is the average of your four section bands, rounded to the nearest half band. How the overall band works.
What CEFR C1 means
You understand long, demanding texts and their implied meaning, express yourself fluently without searching for words, and use English well for study and work. Paraphrased from the Council of Europe's CEFR scale.
Is band 5 a good TOEFL score?
It depends on the school. Many ask for 80 to 100 on the 0–120 scale, roughly 4 to 5 on the new scale. A band 5 sits inside that common range. Check each school's own requirement.
Questions
What is TOEFL band 5 on the old 0–120 scale?
A band 5 matches a total of 95–106 out of 120 on the old scale.
What CEFR level is TOEFL band 5?
CEFR C1. You understand long, demanding texts and their implied meaning, express yourself fluently without searching for words, and use English well for study and work.
What section scores give a band 5?
On the 0–30 section scale, a band 5 is 24–26 in reading, 22–25 in listening, 24–26 in writing and 25–26 in speaking.
Is TOEFL band 5 a good score?
It depends on the school. Many ask for 80 to 100 on the 0–120 scale, roughly 4 to 5 on the new scale. A band 5 sits inside that common range. Check each school's own requirement.
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