TOEFL® Steps

 

The TOEFL learning path

 

TOEFL® Steps provides teachers, institutions and other score users a guiding tool for determining student progression and readiness across the TOEFL Family of Assessments. Using the CEFR as the basis to interpret scores, it compares reading and listening scores across the four TOEFL tests to show student progress, so you know when they’re ready to take the next step.

Promote individualized learning
Build students’ confidence in English-language learning
Make the right adjustments in your curriculum

TOEFL Steps score comparison tables

Use the tables below to determine if your students are ready to begin or progress to the next TOEFL test based on their skills and CEFR level.

Reading scores

CEFR level TOEFL Primary®
(100–115)
TOEFL Junior®
(200–300)
TOEFL ITP®  Level 1
(31–67)
TOEFL iBT®
(0–30)
  Learner ages 8+ Learner ages 11+ Learner ages 16+ Learner ages 16+
C2       29
C1     60 24
B2   290 55 18
B1 111 245 41 4
A2 107 210 33  
A1 102      

Listening Scores

CEFR level TOEFL Primary®
(100–115)
TOEFL Junior®
(200–300)
TOEFL ITP®  Level 1
(31–68)
TOEFL iBT®
(0–30)
  Learner ages 8+ Learner ages 11+ Learner ages 16+ Learner ages 16+
C2       28
C1     62 22
B2   290 55 17
B1 112 245 46 9
A2 105 210 38  
A1 102