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New Cambridge College provides TOEFL coaching in Chandigarh for students applying to universities in the USA, Canada, the UK and other English-speaking countries. TOEFL is the most widely accepted English proficiency test for US university admissions and is recognised by over 12,000 universities and institutions worldwide, including all eight Ivy League universities. A student trained at New Cambridge College achieved a TOEFL score of 113 out of 120 — one of the highest scores recorded in the Chandigarh tricity.
Important January 2026 Update: ETS has introduced a new 1–6 scoring scale for TOEFL effective January 21, 2026. New Cambridge College’s coaching programme is fully updated to reflect the new scale, section score equivalencies, and university reporting requirements. See the full update below.
New Cambridge College has established its reputation as the most renowned centre for TOEFL preparation in Chandigarh and the tricity. As an authorised TOEFL examination booking centre recognised by ETS, New Jersey, the institute brings over 15 years of experience in preparing students from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Zirakpur and across Punjab and Haryana for the TOEFL iBT. The highest scores achieved by students of the institute are 118, 117 and 116 in previous years.
A huge demand for TOEFL coaching in Chandigarh is observed from students across North India — particularly from Punjab and Haryana — who want to study at top universities in the USA. Chandigarh, as the union territory and capital of both Punjab and Haryana, is the educational hub that serves students from across the region. TOEFL provides the path for students from the tricity and surrounding cities to fulfil their dream of studying and building careers abroad. For information regarding TOEFL coaching classes in Chandigarh, contact New Cambridge College at newcambridgecollege@gmail.com or call Helpline: 0172-401-4454.
This section reflects the ETS announcement effective January 21, 2026. New Cambridge College’s coaching programme, mock tests and score targets are fully updated for the new scale.
As of January 21, 2026, ETS introduced a new 1–6 scoring scale for TOEFL iBT, aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The new scale replaces the legacy 0–120 scoring system for all tests taken on or after this date. Here is everything students from Chandigarh, the tricity and across Punjab and Haryana need to know:
New Cambridge College’s mock tests, target score guidance and university requirements tracking have all been updated to reflect the new 1–6 scale. Students who enrolled before January 2026 on the old scale are provided updated equivalency guidance at no additional charge.
Source: ETS — Understanding TOEFL iBT Scores (ets.org). Total legacy scores are the sum of section scores and can be reached with different section score combinations.
| Overall / Section Score (1–6) | Reading (0–30) | Listening (0–30) | Speaking (0–30) | Writing (0–30) | Total (0–120) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 29–30 | 28–30 | 28–30 | 29–30 | 114+ |
| 5.5 | 27–28 | 26–27 | 27 | 27–28 | 107+ |
| 5 | 24–26 | 22–25 | 25–26 | 24–26 | 95+ |
| 4.5 | 22–23 | 20–21 | 23–24 | 21–23 | 86+ |
| 4 | 18–21 | 17–19 | 20–22 | 17–20 | 72+ |
| 3.5 | 12–17 | 13–16 | 18–19 | 15–16 | 58+ |
| 3 | 6–11 | 9–12 | 16–17 | 13–14 | 44+ |
| 2.5 | 4–5 | 6–8 | 13–15 | 11–12 | 34+ |
| 2 | 3 | 4–5 | 10–12 | 7–10 | 24+ |
| 1.5 | 2 | 2–3 | 5–9 | 3–6 | 12+ |
| 1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–4 | 0–2 | 0+ |
Example: A new overall score of 5 corresponds to approximately 95+ on the legacy 0–120 scale, indicating strong academic English proficiency and meeting the requirements of most mid-to-top-ranked universities globally.
Universities are currently updating their minimum TOEFL requirements from the legacy 0–120 scale to the new 1–6 scale. During the transition period (until January 2028), most universities will accept both. New Cambridge College tracks current requirements for all universities in our students’ target lists and advises on equivalent scores. General equivalencies:
| Legacy Score (0–120) | New Scale (1–6) | CEFR Level | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114+ | 6.0 | C2 | Mastery — exceeds requirements at virtually all universities |
| 107+ | 5.5 | C1+ | Advanced — meets requirements at top Ivy League and elite programmes |
| 95+ | 5.0 | C1 | Advanced — meets requirements at most top-25 US and global universities |
| 86+ | 4.5 | B2+ | Upper Intermediate — meets requirements at most mid-ranking universities |
| 72+ | 4.0 | B2 | Upper Intermediate — minimum for many programmes; some require 4.5+ |
| 58+ | 3.5 | B1+ | Intermediate — below requirements for most degree programmes |
Always check the official university website for the most current TOEFL score requirements. During the transition period (2026–2028), universities may list requirements in either the old or new scale. New Cambridge College counsellors verify current requirements for all target universities in students’ shortlists.
ETS updated the TOEFL iBT format in July 2023 (shorter duration, updated Writing tasks) and the scoring scale in January 2026. The current test is approximately 2 hours long.
| Section | Duration | Questions / Tasks | New Score (1–6) | Legacy Score (0–30) | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 35 minutes | 20 questions (2 passages, 10 each) | 1–6 | 0–30 | Academic texts; inference, vocabulary in context, prose summary |
| Listening | 36 minutes | 28 questions (2 conversations + 3 lectures) | 1–6 | 0–30 | Academic and campus content; note-taking is critical |
| Speaking | 16 minutes | 4 tasks (1 independent + 3 integrated) | 1–6 | 0–30 | Recorded; scored by trained human raters — not AI |
| Writing | 29 minutes | 2 tasks: Integrated + Academic Discussion | 1–6 | 0–30 | Academic Discussion task introduced July 2023 |
| Overall | ~2 hours | — | 1–6 (avg of 4 sections) | 0–120 (during transition until Jan 2028) | New scale from Jan 21, 2026 |
The table below shows requirements in both the new 1–6 scale and the legacy 0–120 scale during the transition period. New Cambridge College updates these figures as universities publish revised requirements.
| University / Programme | Country | New Scale (1–6) | Legacy Scale (0–120) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIT, Harvard, Stanford | USA | 5.5–6 | 100+ |
| University of Toronto | Canada | 5–5.5 | 89–100 |
| University of British Columbia | Canada | 5–5.5 | 90–100 |
| University of Melbourne | Australia | 4.5–5 | 79–94 |
| Monash University | Australia | 4.5–5 | 79–88 |
| University of Edinburgh | UK | 5–5.5 | 92–100 |
| TU Munich / RWTH Aachen | Germany | 5–5.5 | 88–95 |
| NUS Singapore | Singapore | 5–5.5 | 90–100 |
Two academic passages, 10 questions each, in 35 minutes. Question types include factual information, negative factual information, inference, rhetorical purpose, vocabulary in context, sentence simplification, text insertion and prose summary. The most common failure mode is running out of time on the second passage. New Cambridge College trains reading speed and skimming strategies specific to TOEFL question formats from Week 1, targeting 17–18 minutes per passage. Prose Summary questions — which are worth more than single-answer questions — receive dedicated strategy training.
Two conversations (approximately 3 minutes each) and three academic lectures (3–5 minutes each), with questions testing main purpose, detail, inference, attitude, organisation and connecting information. Content covers academic and campus settings across multiple disciplines. New Cambridge College exposes students to a wide range of academic lecture styles and trains effective shorthand note-taking during audio playback. Strong Listening preparation requires active daily listening practice alongside mock tests — not mock tests alone.
Four tasks: one independent task (express an opinion on a familiar topic) and three integrated tasks that combine Listening and Reading, or Listening alone. All four tasks are recorded and scored by trained human raters — not AI. New Cambridge College conducts individual timed speaking sessions with detailed feedback on delivery (pace, clarity and fluency), language use (range and accuracy) and content development (relevance and organisation). Integrated tasks — particularly Task 2 (Reading + Listening + Speaking) and Task 4 (Listening + Speaking) — are where most students from the tricity lose marks due to incomplete or poorly organised responses. A structured note-taking and response-organisation framework is trained from the first week.
Two tasks. The Integrated Task asks students to summarise a listening passage in relation to a reading passage — the lecture almost always challenges or complicates the reading, and students must clearly explain how. The Academic Discussion Task (introduced July 2023) asks students to contribute to an online class discussion by extending a classmate’s response with a new argument and supporting evidence. Both tasks are typed. New Cambridge College provides model responses across the full scoring range, timed practice sessions and individual written feedback on task completion, content development, organisation and language precision.
Develop a personal shorthand system for academic vocabulary during Week 1. Effective notes on a 5-minute lecture should capture 5–7 key points — not every word. In the Integrated Writing task, accurate notes on both the reading passage and the lecture are essential for a high score. Students who do not develop a note-taking system consistently underperform in Listening and Integrated Writing.
Prepare 5–7 flexible personal example stories — about learning experiences, important decisions, memorable events and challenges. These can be adapted to almost any prompt in Task 1. Structure every response: a clear position statement in the first sentence, one or two supporting examples with specific details, and a brief closing restatement. Timing: 45 seconds to prepare, 45 seconds to speak. Practice to this exact timing from Week 1.
Always read the passage first, then listen to the lecture. The task explicitly requires relating the lecture to the reading — a response that only summarises the reading cannot score above 3.0 on the new scale. The lecture almost always challenges, weakens or contradicts specific points in the reading. A high-scoring Integrated response clearly identifies the relationship between the reading and the lecture for each main point covered.
Read both the professor’s question and the existing student response carefully before writing. Your contribution must add a new argument or perspective — repeating or closely paraphrasing the student’s existing response will not score well. Target 120–150 words. Precision and relevance matter more than length. A concise, well-organised contribution scores higher than a longer, unfocused one.
Spend no more than 17–18 minutes per passage. If a question is taking too long, select the best available answer and move on — all single-answer questions carry one mark. Prose Summary questions at the end of each passage carry 2–3 marks and are worth spending additional time on. Do not skip them to save time.
New Cambridge College provides coaching for both TOEFL iBT and IELTS. Counsellors recommend the right test based on your target universities, countries and individual strengths.
| Factor | TOEFL iBT | IELTS Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Fully computer-based | Paper or computer-based |
| Speaking Test | Recorded responses — no live examiner | Face-to-face with a trained examiner |
| Preferred By | US universities; most widely submitted test at US graduate schools | UK, Australia, Canada universities and immigration |
| Score Range | 1–6 overall (new scale from Jan 2026); 0–120 during transition | 0–9 bands |
| Section Scores | Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing — each 1–6 | Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing — each 0–9 |
| Exam Duration | ~2 hours | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Score Validity | 2 years | 2 years |
| Accepted for Canada PR | Yes — IRCC accepts TOEFL for Express Entry | Yes — IELTS General accepted |
| Accepted for UK Student Visa | Yes — TOEFL is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) | Yes — IELTS UKVI accepted |
| New Cambridge College Coaching | Yes — fully updated for new 1–6 scale | Yes — Academic and General Training |
Beyond university admissions, TOEFL iBT scores are accepted for immigration purposes in several countries. Students from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and across Punjab and Haryana who are planning to immigrate should note the following:
TOEFL iBT is accepted for Express Entry and other Canadian immigration streams. Required scores vary by programme category. During the transition period, IRCC will accept both the new 1–6 scale and the legacy 0–120 scale. New Cambridge College advises students on current IRCC score requirements at the time of application.
TOEFL is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) accepted for UK Student Visa (formerly Tier 4) applications. The UK Home Office accepts TOEFL iBT scores at the new 1–6 scale from approved tests taken at authorised centres.
TOEFL is accepted for Australian student visa applications (Subclass 500). Check the current DHA requirements as they are updated periodically.
There are many TOEFL coaching institutes in Chandigarh. Here are the reasons students from the tricity and across Punjab choose New Cambridge College:
New Cambridge College’s next TOEFL batch is forming now at SCO 80-81-82, Sector 17D, Chandigarh. Students from the tricity, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar and across Punjab and Haryana are welcome to attend a demo class and take a diagnostic test before enrolling. Online TOEFL coaching is also available for students who cannot commute to Sector 17.
