{"id":23490,"date":"2026-10-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proenglishuae.com\/?post_type=blogs&p=23490"},"modified":"2026-10-14T19:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T15:48:18","slug":"new-toefl-2026-score-scale","status":"publish","type":"blogs","link":"https:\/\/proenglishuae.com\/en\/blogs\/new-toefl-2026-score-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"The New TOEFL 2026: The 1\u20136 Score Scale and Key Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Since January 2026, the TOEFL score report is no longer what you know. ETS added a new 1\u20136 score scale<\/strong> and changed how Reading and Listening work. If you plan to take the TOEFL this year or your university asks for a specific score, here is what you need to know.<\/p>\n

1. A new 1\u20136 scale<\/h2>\n

From 21 January 2026, score reports show a 1\u20136 scale<\/strong> aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the same framework that describes levels from beginner to very advanced. The aim is to make your level easy to understand for universities and employers.<\/p>\n

2. The 0\u2013120 scale continues during a transition<\/h2>\n

The 0\u2013120 scale is not disappearing overnight. Both scales appear on score reports for about two years<\/strong> while universities update their requirements, so one university may ask for “80 out of 120” and another for a score on the 1\u20136 scale.<\/p>\n

3. Adaptive Reading and Listening<\/h2>\n

In a multistage adaptive test, question difficulty adjusts progressively based on your performance. In practice:<\/p>\n