What is the new TOEFL iBT scoring system from 2026?

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From January 21, 2026, the TOEFL iBT test will use a new score scale from 1 to 6, instead of 0 to 120. Each section – Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing – will get a score between 1.0 to 6.0, including half scores like 4.5 or 5.5. Your overall score will be the average of the 4 sections.

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