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TOEFL for North Macedonia from South Korea (2026)
From China, TOEFL is the most-accepted test for US and competitive university admissions — the new 1–6 scale, with selective programmes asking for higher bands. Here's the honest picture for North Macedonia, no inflated promises.
Coming from China: TOEFL for competitive US and university admissions
✓TOEFL is a primary, broadly-accepted admission test — especially strong for the US.
✓More selective universities ask for higher bands on the new 1–6 scale; the exact figure is set per university — confirm it on the official admissions page.
✓Verification: Korean Council for University Education (KCUE); NIIED administers government study-abroad selection.
⚠️ TOEFL changed on 21 January 2026
TOEFL changed completely on 21 January 2026 — a new 1.0–6.0 band scale, adaptive Reading and Listening, new Speaking and Writing tasks, about 90 minutes, results in ~72 hours. Any prep from before January 2026 is obsolete. And during the 2026–2028 transition some universities still list old 0–120 requirements — check both.
How the new TOEFL score works
Your overall TOEFL score is now the AVERAGE of the four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing), each scored 1.0–6.0 in half-band steps — not the old 0–120 sum. The scale is CEFR-aligned.
Band 6.0C2 (mastery)
Band 5.0–5.5C1 (advanced)
Band 4.0–4.5B2 (upper-intermediate) — common university target
Band 3.0–3.5B1 (intermediate)
The TOEFL score you need for North Macedonia
English-taught and international programmes at North Macedonian universities accept TOEFL for admission (set per institution — no fixed national figure). Macedonian-taught programmes use a Macedonian-language test instead. (North Macedonian universities)
Most universities in North Macedonia accept TOEFL for admission where an English-language test is required. Globally, TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and institutions across over 160 countries. Confirm the exact score your programme needs on its official admissions page.
Study (English-taught / international):TOEFL accepted by North Macedonian universities for English-taught and international programmes — set per institution.
Visa:The student visa follows admission; no separate standardised English test.
TOEFL requirements change and vary by university, programme and visa route — always confirm the current figure with the official body before you rely on it. This page is honest guidance, not immigration advice.
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TOEFL for North Macedonia — common questions
What TOEFL score do I need for North Macedonia?
English-taught and international programmes at North Macedonian universities accept TOEFL for admission (set per institution — no fixed national figure). Macedonian-taught programmes use a Macedonian-language test instead. (North Macedonian universities). Many universities and visa authorities are still updating their thresholds during the 2026–2028 transition — confirm the current figure (and which scale, new 1–6 or old 0–120) on the official source before you rely on it.
Is the new TOEFL 1–6 score the same as the old 0–120?
No. Since 21 January 2026 the overall TOEFL score is the AVERAGE of the four sections on a 1.0–6.0 scale — not the old 0–120 sum. Both may appear on reports during the 2026–2028 transition; there is no exact one-to-one conversion, so check which scale your institution requires.
Can I use TOEFL for North Macedonia?
Study (English-taught / international): TOEFL accepted by North Macedonian universities for English-taught and international programmes — set per institution. Visa: The student visa follows admission; no separate standardised English test.
Practise TOEFL for North Macedonia on the new 1–6 format
AlmiTOEFL has real practice for all four sections — Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing — with honest AI feedback and a 1.0–6.0 band, plus a full mock test. Original material, built for the 21 Jan 2026 TOEFL.
Always confirm. TOEFL requirements change and vary by university, programme and visa route — always confirm the current figure with the official body before you rely on it. This page is honest guidance, not immigration advice.