TOEFL MyBest Score 2026 Explained: New 1–6 Scale, Superscore Rules & University Acceptance

What is TOEFL MyBest Score?

TOEFL MyBest Score is your best possible combined score across all your TOEFL iBT attempts. It picks the highest score from each section — Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing — from different test dates and combines them into one overall score.

For example:

• Test 1: Reading 5, Listening 4, Speaking 4.5, Writing 4
• Test 2: Reading 4.5, Listening 5, Speaking 5, Writing 4.5
• MyBest Score: Reading 5 + Listening 5 + Speaking 5 + Writing 4.5

This score is automatically included in every official TOEFL score report. You do not need to request it separately.

What Changed in January 2026?

TOEFL made a major scoring change in 2026. Here is what is different now.

As of January 21, 2026, TOEFL iBT moved from the old 0–120 scale to a new 1–6 scale (in half-point steps). This new scale aligns with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Key changes:

• You now get 4 section scores + one overall score, all on the 1–6 scale.
• The overall score = average of all 4 sections, rounded to the nearest 0.5.
  • Example: If your average is 5.25, your overall score = 5.5
• For a 2-year transition period, your report will also show a comparable score on the 0–120 scale.

How MyBest Scores Work With the New 1–6 Scale

The TOEFL 2026 updates in scoring affect how MyBest scores are shown on your report.

• If your latest test was taken on the new 1–6 scale, your MyBest score section will convert older 0–120 scores to the 1–6 scale for comparison.
• If your latest test was taken on the old 0–120 scale, your MyBest score section will only show 0–120 scores.

Your score report shows both — your selected test date scores and your MyBest scores — side by side.

How Long Are TOEFL Scores Valid?

TOEFL score validity matters when planning your applications.

• TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years from your test date.
• Your MyBest scores are drawn from all valid attempts within this 2-year window.
• Once a score expires, it is no longer included in your MyBest score.

How to Send Your MyBest Scores to Universities

Sending TOEFL scores is straightforward. Here is what you need to know.

• Your TOEFL test fee includes up to 4 free score reports sent to institutions.
• You can add recipients through your ETS account until 10 PM on the day before your test.
• Additional score reports cost INR 2,300 per institution.
• Score delivery time depends on the method:
  • ETS Data Manager: 4–8 business days
  • Server feeds: 8–10 business days
  • Postal mail: 10–12 business days + mailing time

Important: If you choose to send scores to any institution before the test, you cannot request a score review for the Writing or Speaking sections.

Do All Universities Accept MyBest Scores?

Not every university accepts MyBest scores. This is a critical point for Indian students.

• ETS sends MyBest scores automatically on every official score report.
• However, each institution decides whether to use MyBest scores or only single-test scores.
• There are no passing or failing scores set by ETS — each university sets its own requirements.
• Always check directly with the university to confirm if they accept MyBest scores.

TOEFL MyBest Score automatically combines your best section scores from multiple attempts and is included in every official score report. With the new 1–6 scale effective from January 2026, your report now shows scores in a format aligned with CEFR. Always confirm with your target university whether they accept MyBest scores, as acceptance varies by institution.