Your total TOEFL score is the sum of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing scores. Each section is scored on a new 1.0-6.0 proficiency band scale in 0.5-point increments.
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IELTS- Nursing courses require IELTS 7.0 with nothing less than 6.5, while some courses require.
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TOEFL minimum score required for St Leo University admission is 45 on iBT. The minimum scores accepted in the other English language tests are
Tests | Minimum Score |
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IELTS | 5.0 |
PTE Academic | 35 |
Duolingo | 80 |
Yes. You must practice "Complete the Words" (filling missing letters) and "Build a Sentence" (unscrambling words). Also, the Speaking section now has "Listen and Repeat" and "Take an Interview" tasks with no preparation time, replacing the old 2025 independent tasks.
Yes! Scores stay valid for 2 years. For a transition period (2026–2028), your score report will show both the new 1.0–6.0 band and a comparable 0–120 score. This helps universities compare your results fairly during the switch.
In TOEFL 2026, the computer monitors your answers in Module 1. If you do well, Module 2 becomes harder to help you get a higher band score. This multistage adaptive system replaces the fixed-length sections used in 2025.
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