Setting Score Requirements

• Use the TOEFL iBT® test standard-setting CD-ROM. Email TOEFLNews@ets.org
  or call +1-609-683-2008 to obtain the CD.

Helpful Tips for Setting Score Requirements:

• Set separate section score requirements as well as a total score requirement.
• Setting high requirements may limit your applicant pool, which means you may be rejecting qualified applicants.
• Setting requirements too low can lead to accepting students who may not have the English-language skills to succeed at your institution.
• Set different test section score requirements for different academic departments.
• Set flexible scores initially.
• Conduct periodic reviews of your score requirements.
• Consider whether English language learning support is available at your institution.

Note: We encourage you to post your TOEFL® Institution Code and TOEFL score requirements on your website.

See also:

• Sample Responses for Writing
• Listen to Sample Responses for Speaking at Various Score Levels (TOEFL® Practice Online)
• Setting Speaking Scores for International Teaching Assistants (Research Memorandum)
• Guidance for Setting Final Scores
• Compare TOEFL Scores to IELTS® Scores