U.K. Visas
TOEFL iBT® Test Scores Approved for Visa Use by the U.K. Border Agency (UKBA)
People from around the world wishing to work, study or settle in the United Kingdom can use the TOEFL iBT® test to demonstrate their English proficiency for Tier 1, 2 or 4 visas under the United Kingdom’s points-based system. This decision was made by the Home Office of the U.K. Border Agency (UKBA), the party responsible for securing the border and controlling migration in the U.K. The UKBA accreditation allows students and migrants worldwide to submit their TOEFL iBT scores as evidence of having passed a UKBA-approved English-language test.
Minimum TOEFL iBT Score Requirements for U.K. Border Agency Visa Application
Please note that the requirements relating to visas are complex and change frequently. Therefore we advise that you regularly check the U.K. Border Agency website.
| UKBA Visa Tier | Category | Minimum CEFR Level Requirement | Minimum TOEFL iBT Score Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highly Skilled Workers – General | C1 | Listening — 22 Reading — 24 Speaking — 25 Writing — 24 |
| 2 | Minister of Religion | B2 | Listening — 17 Reading — 18 Speaking — 20 Writing — 17 |
| 2 | Skilled Worker – General | B1 | Listening — 9 Reading — 4 Speaking — 16 Writing — 13 |
| 4 | Students enrolling on a course at NQF 6/QCF 6/SCQF 9 or above (degree or above) | B2 | Listening — 17 Reading — 18 Speaking — 20 Writing — 17 |
| 4 | Students enrolling on a course at NQF 3–5/QCF 3–5/SCQF 6–8 (non-degree) | B1 | Listening — 9 Reading — 4 Speaking — 16 Writing — 13 |
| Spouses & Partners | A1-B1 | Listening — 9 Speaking — 5 |
If you do not receive the required minimum section score required for the CEFR level, your institution may choose to reassess your English proficiency in that section.
You are also advised to check the TOEFL® score requirements set by the institution where you intend to study.
Receiving Your Scores
Scores reports are available online and will be mailed to you, if you requested a paper copy, approximately 10 days after your test date.
TOEFL® PBT Test
Please check the U.K. Border Agency website for acceptance of TOEFL® PBT scores.
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