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It explains the change in ETS scoring methodology effective January 21, 2026, shifting from the traditional 0–120 scale to a 1–6 scale. 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This change is intended to align with the new scoring framework and maintain consistency in expectations for English language proficiency across approved examinations.  \nI ask that you please share this information with your Committee on Admissions, as well as other interested faculty on your campus, as appropriate.  \nThank you for your assistance.  \nSincerely,  \nAhmet Palazoglu  \nChair, Academic Council  \ncc: Academic Council  \nProvost & Executive Vice President Newman  \nVice President & Vice Provost Gullatt  \nAssociate Vice Provost and Executive Director Yoon-Wu Senate Division Executive Directors  \nSenate Executive Director Lin  \nBOARD OF ADMISSIONSAND RELATIONS WITH SCHOOLS (BOARS) David Volz, Chair  \n[david.volz@ucr.edu](david.volz@ucr.edu)  \nMarch 6, 2026  \nAhmet Palazoglu  \nChair, Academic Council  \nRE: New Scale and Minimum Score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Exam  \nDear Chair Palazoglu,  \nOn behalf of UC’s Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS), I am writing to inform the Divisions about BOARS’ recent decision to establish a new minimum score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) exam. Effective January 21, 2026, the Educational Testing Services’ (ETS’) scoring scale for the TOEFL iBT exam changed from the traditional 0-120 scale (includes whole-point increments) to an updated 1-6 scale (includes half-point increments) . Based on the traditional 0-120 scale, UC’s systemwide minimum score for demonstrating English language proficiency is 80 for undergraduate admissions, and Divisions have the flexibility to increase their minimum score above 80 based on their campus goals and needs. Therefore, UC’s minimum score needed to be adjusted to align with the updated 1-6 scale. More information and ETS’ alignments of the current vs. new scoring scale can be found  here.  \nDuring their meetings on January 9th and February 6th, BOARS discussed the new scoring scale for the TOEFL iBT Exam and reviewed background information and preliminary data provided by UCOP’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. BOARS discussed the advantages and disadvantages of setting a minimum of 4.0 vs. 4.5 on the new scale, including consideration of a pilot period during which data will be collected to assess whether BOARS’ new minimum score needs to be readjusted. Based on UCOP’s recommendations and BOARS’ deliberations, during  \nPage 2 their meeting on March 6th BOARS unanimously voted in favor of  \nestablishing a new minimum TOEFL score (using the new scale) of 4.5 without the need for a pilot period. Although a score of 4.5 may exclude some applicants who would have met the benchmark based on the traditional scale (see Table 2 within UCOP’s brief), this minimum score will ensure 1) that students have sufficient English language preparation when they matriculate to UC and 2) consistency in performance need to demonstrate proficiency across the different English language exam options, including the International English Language Testing System and Duolingo English Test (see Table 3 within UCOP’s brief) . Consistent with existing policy, Divisions will continue to have the flexibility to increase their minimum score above 4.5 based on their campus goals and needs.  \nThank you for your assistan","cbCaiaDrVhZCC9rS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaDrVhZCC9rS","pdf",246221,"English","# Re: New Scale and Minimum Score for the TOEFL iBT\n## Effective date and scoring scale change\n## Revised systemwide minimum score (4.5) and rationale\n## Communication request to divisions","[{\"question\":\"What scoring scale change affects the TOEFL iBT minimum score?\",\"answer\":\"ETS changed the TOEFL iBT scoring scale effective January 21, 2026, moving from the traditional 0–120 scale to an updated 1–6 scale with half-point increments.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the new UC systemwide minimum score for TOEFL iBT?\",\"answer\":\"UC’s revised systemwide minimum score is 4.5 on the new 1–6 scale.\"},{\"question\":\"Did BOARS require a pilot period to set the new minimum score?\",\"answer\":\"No. BOARS unanimously voted to establish a new minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.5 without the need for a pilot period.\"}]","Academic Senate Division Chairs - New Scale and Minimum Score for the TOEFL iBT | PDF",1790812110]