TOEFL Your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants who are non-native English speakers (except those who have graduated from a U.S. undergrad program with at least two years of study).Applicants to the University can choose one of three language proficiency examinations to submit to the Office of Admissions: the TOEFL, the IELTS, or the PTE Academic. The table above shows how exam results correlate to results at Rochester.TOEFL :(internet-based)(Typical ‘passing’ score) 100, (Typical ‘strong’ score)107+;Recommended Section Scores Writing=25 ,Speaking=24,Reading=26,Listening=25;(paper-based) 600. IELTS Applicants to the University can choose one of three language proficiency examinations to submit to the Office of Admissions: the TOEFL, the IELTS, or the PTE Academic. The table above shows how exam results correlate to results at Rochester.IELTS :(Typical ‘passing’ score) 7.5, (Typical ‘strong’ score)8.0+Your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants who are non-native English speakers (except those who have graduated from a U.S. undergrad program with at least two years of study).