To help students, educators, and employers interpret performance levels across major English proficiency assessments, the following table shows the approximate correlation between HKDSE, TOEFL ITP®, TOEFL iBT®, and TOEIC® scores.
| HKDSE Level | TOEFL ITP® Score Range | TOEIC® Score Range | TOEFL iBT® Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5** | 610 – 677 | 951 and above | 96 and above |
| 5* | 591 – 607 | 901 – 950 | 88 – 95 |
| 5 | 583 – 590 | 851 – 900 | 79 – 87 |
| 4 | 560 – 582 | 781 – 850 | 65 – 78 |
| 3 | 450 – 559 | 561 – 780 | 54 – 64 |
| 2 | 418 – 449 | 400 – 560 | Below 53 |
For Students: Gain insight into how your TOEFL ITP® results align with HKDSE or TOEIC® performance levels, helping you plan academic or career advancement.
For Educators: Use TOEFL ITP® scores as reliable evidence of students' English abilities for placement, progress monitoring, or course completion.
The TOEFL ITP® program allows institutions to measure and compare English abilities fairly, validly, and globally, empowering learners and organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions.