Interpret Scores

There is a score range for each skill measured on the test. There are three or four proficiency levels for each skill.

ETS administers some test forms with one or more sections omitted. When one of these forms is administered, scores are given only for the sections that were included in the form, and no total test score appears on the score report. If an institution receives such a score report and desires more information about the circumstances under which the test was administered, the institution should contact the test taker.

TOEFL iBT® Test Scores

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Skill	Score Range	Level*
Reading	0–30	Low (0–14) Intermediate (15–21) High (22–30)
Listening	0–30	Low (0–14) Intermediate (15–21) High (22–30)
Speaking	0–4 points converted to 0–30 score scale	Weak (0–9) Limited (10–17) Fair (18–25) Good (26–30)
Writing	0–5 points converted to 0–30 score scale	Limited (1–16) Fair (17–23) Good (24–30)
Total Score	0–120

*Data taken from test taker score reports.

TOEFL® PBT Scores

Skill	Score Range
Listening	31–68
Structure/Written Expression	31–68
Reading	31–67
Total Score	310–677

TWE® Scores

The TWE® test is a 30-minute writing test and is part of the TOEFL PBT, which is administered in a paper-based format.

• Test takers write an essay on one topic.
• The essay is rated for organization, development and support of a main idea (thesis); word choice; vocabulary; clarity; coherence; syntax; grammar; usage and style.
• The TWE score is reported on a scale of 1 to 6 and printed in a separate box on the TOEFL score report. It is not added to the TOEFL score.
• A score between 2 points on the scale (5.5, 3.5) can also be reported.

See also:

• Scoring Guides (Rubrics) for Independent Speaking Responses
• Scoring Guides (Rubrics) for Integrated Speaking Responses
• Scoring Guides (Rubrics) for Independent Writing Responses
• Scoring Guides (Rubrics) for Integrated Writing Responses
• Reliability and Comparability of TOEFL iBT scores
• Validity Evidence Supporting the Interpretation and Use of TOEFL iBT Scores