TOEFL ITP Scoring

How the tests are scored

The TOEFL ITP^® Level 1 and Level 2 section scores are determined by the number of correct answers, which is converted to a scaled score. The score report provides scaled scores for the Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, and Reading Comprehension sections.

The TOEFL ITP Speaking test scores are determined by the responses to the task prompts. Responses are scored using AI technology, which allows for immediate score reporting.

Detailed score reports

Detailed and comprehensive, TOEFL ITP score reports highlight what students have accomplished as English-language learners and where they are ready to improve.

Score reports are provided by the local ETS Preferred Network offices and include:

individual information for your program to distribute to students
institutional information and a score roster for internal use only
total scores and section scores

Score validity

TOEFL ITP score reports are valid for 2 years. Because language proficiency can change considerably in a relatively short period of time, scores more than 2 years old cannot be reported or verified.

The TOEFL ITP^® Plus for China solution is no longer being administered. Score reports for all tests taken will be valid for 2 years from the date the test was taken.

Interpreting scores

To help you interpret TOEFL ITP Level 1 and Level 2 test scores, ETS has conducted several studies, including a score mapping study to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), a score descriptor study and a reliability study.

CEFR mapping study

Results of the CEFR mapping provide the minimum TOEFL ITP section scores for four of the levels defined in the CEFR (A2, B1, B2 and C1).

TOEFL ITP Level 1 Test

CEFR Levels	Total Cut Score	Listening Comprehension	Structure and Written Expression	Reading Comprehension
C1	620	62	64	60
B2	543	55	53	55
B1	433	46	43	41
A2	343	38	32	33

TOEFL ITP Level 2 Test

CEFR Levels	Total Cut Score	Listening Comprehension	Structure and Written Expression	Reading Comprehension
B1	433	46	43	41
A2	343	38	32	33

Score descriptors

As reported in the study Facilitating the interpretation of English language proficiency scores: Combining scale anchoring and test score mapping methodologies, ETS developed score descriptors to help score users interpret TOEFL ITP test scores and to provide a better understanding of students' English-language proficiency.

Download TOEFL ITP Level 1 Score Descriptors (PDF)
Download TOEFL ITP Level 2 Score Descriptors (PDF)

Reliability study

Reliability is an important criterion to measure the quality of an assessment product. Tests with high reliability yield consistent scores across different test forms. Download the TOEFL ITP Reliability Table (PDF) for TOEFL ITP Level 1 and Level 2 tests.

The TOEFL^® Steps learning path

With TOEFL Steps, you can see the relationship between CEFR levels and the reading and listening scores from all tests in the TOEFL Family of Assessments, including TOEFL ITP. It provides a guiding tool for showing student progression and readiness for the next test.

Learn more about TOEFL Steps.

Mapping study

To help you interpret TOEFL ITP Speaking scores, ETS conducted a score mapping study to the levels of the CEFR and developed score descriptors.

CEFR Levels	Cut Score
C1	64
B2	58
B1	48
A2	41

Score descriptors

TOEFL ITP Speaking Test Score Descriptors (PDF) are based on CEFR descriptors at the given levels of proficiency and language from the rubrics used to score the TOEFL ITP Speaking pilot test. These rubrics informed the AI scoring for the TOEFL ITP Speaking Test.

Test and score data summaries

TOEFL ITP Test and Score Data Summaries contain data on the performance of examinees who took the test between January and December of a calendar year.

2023 TOEFL ITP Test and Score Data Summary (PDF)

2022 TOEFL ITP Test and Score Data Summary (PDF)

2021 TOEFL ITP Test and Score Data Summary (PDF)

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