IELTS, PTE, TOEFL & Duolingo score converter
Convert your score between English tests, then check the minimum scores for visas and universities.
Score comparison table
| IELTS | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo | CEFR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 86-90 | 118-120 | 155-160 | C2 |
| 8.5 | 83-85 | 115-117 | 150-154 | C2 |
| 8.0 | 79-82 | 110-114 | 145-149 | C1 |
| 7.5 | 73-78 | 102-109 | 135-144 | C1 |
| 7.0 | 65-72 | 94-101 | 125-134 | C1 |
| 6.5 | 58-64 | 79-93 | 115-124 | B2 |
| 6.0 | 50-57 | 60-78 | 105-114 | B2 |
| 5.5 | 42-49 | 46-59 | 95-104 | B2 |
| 5.0 | 36-41 | 35-45 | 85-94 | B1 |
| 4.5 | 30-35 | 32-34 | 75-84 | B1 |
| 4.0 | 24-29 | 24-31 | 65-74 | B1 |
Approximate equivalences based on the concordance tables published by the test makers. Universities and immigration authorities set their own equivalences and minimum scores per skill (listening, reading, writing, speaking), so always check their official page.
Minimum English scores
| Requirement | Country | IELTS | PTE | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Ahpra registration (nurses and other health practitioners) Job / registration
Tests on/after 23 April 2026. OET: L350 R360 W350 S360. Max two sittings in 12 months. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | IELTS Academic: overall 7; listening 7, reading 7, writing 6.5, speaking 7 | PTE Academic: overall 63; listening 58, reading 59, writing 60, speaking 76 | TOEFL iBT: overall 91; listening 22, reading 22, writing 23, speaking 24 | - |
| Australia functional English Visa / immigration
Tests on/after 7 Aug 2025, within 12 months before applying. Can also be shown through English-medium schooling or 1 year of study in Australia. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | IELTS Academic or General Training: average band score of 4.5 | PTE Academic: overall 24 | TOEFL iBT: total 26 | - |
| Australia proficient English (skilled migration points) Visa / immigration
Tests taken on or after 7 August 2025. Online/at-home tests not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | IELTS Academic or General Training: 7 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking | PTE Academic: listening 58, reading 59, writing 69, speaking 76 | TOEFL iBT: listening 22, reading 22, writing 26, speaking 24 | - |
| Australia Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - competent English Visa / immigration
Competent English is the minimum for 189 at invitation (tests on/after 7 Aug 2025, within 3 years). Proficient/superior earn extra points. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | IELTS Academic or General Training: 6 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking | PTE Academic: listening 47, reading 48, writing 51, speaking 54 | TOEFL iBT: listening 16, reading 16, writing 19, speaking 19 | - |
| Australia Student visa (subclass 500) Visa / immigration
Tests on/after 7 Aug 2025. TOEFL: select 'Taking TOEFL for Australia'. Duolingo not listed. Some applicants exempt. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | IELTS Academic or General Training: 6.0 overall (5.5 with 10+ weeks ELICOS/Foundation/Pathway; 5.0 with 20+ weeks ELICOS) | PTE Academic: 47 (39 with 10+ weeks ELICOS/Foundation/Pathway; 31 with 20+ weeks ELICOS) | TOEFL iBT: 67 (51 with 10+ weeks ELICOS; 37 with 20+ weeks ELICOS) | - |
| Australia superior English (skilled migration points) Visa / immigration
Tests taken on or after 7 August 2025. Online/at-home tests not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | IELTS Academic or General Training: 8 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking | PTE Academic: listening 69, reading 70, writing 85, speaking 88 | TOEFL iBT: listening 26, reading 27, writing 30, speaking 28 | - |
| Australia Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work Visa / immigration
Tests on/after 7 Aug 2025, within 12 months before applying. Lower scores for Hong Kong/BNO passport holders (IELTS 6.0, 5 each). Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | IELTS Academic or General Training: 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each component | PTE Academic: 55 overall; listening 40, reading 42, writing 41, speaking 39 | TOEFL iBT: 81 overall; listening 12, reading 12, writing 14, speaking 17 | - |
| Australian National University - ANU (UG and most PG coursework) University / programme
Online/at-home tests not accepted. Some PG programs (e.g. Clinical Psychology, Medicine) require more. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band (in-person Academic) | 64 overall, 55 each skill (study before 1 Jan 2027); 64 overall, 60 each (from 1 Jan 2027) | 80 (R20, W20, L18, S18) before 2027; 81 (R16, W19, L16, S19) from 2027; only TOEFL iBT Australia from 21 Jan 2026 | - |
| Monash University (Level A, standard) University / programme
Level A is Monash's standard level; courses may require Levels B-E. Duolingo not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking (Academic) | - | 79 (R13, L12, W21, S18); 1-6 scale: 4 (R3.5, L3, W4.5, S3.5) | - |
| RMIT University (UG and PG, standard level) University / programme
General guide for most UG/PG courses (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent level); some courses higher. At-home/online tests not accepted for international students. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) | 58 (no communication band less than 50) | 79 (R13, L12, S18, W21); from 21 Jan 2026 only TOEFL iBT Australia accepted | - |
| University of Melbourne (Level 1, UG and graduate) University / programme
Level 1 is the standard level; some courses need higher levels. Duolingo not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band | 64 overall, 60 in each skill | 81 overall (W19, S19, R16, L16) | - |
| University of New South Wales - UNSW (Engineering, UG and PG) University / programme
Business and Law need IELTS 7.0 (6.0 each). New TOEFL format not currently accepted. IELTS Online not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | 6.5 overall, min 6.0 in each subtest | 64 overall, min 54 in each subtest | 90 overall (W23, R22, L22, S22); TOEFL for Australia version only | - |
| University of Queensland University / programme
Minimum for most UQ programs; equivalent PTE/TOEFL scores in UQ's PDF. IELTS Online, PTE Academic Online and TOEFL Home Edition not recognised. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each sub-band (incl. IELTS One Skill Retake) | - | - | - |
| University of Sydney University / programme
IELTS Academic; IELTS Online not accepted. TOEFL (Australia version only), PTE and others via the University's concordance table. Some courses higher. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Australia | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 (standard) | - | - | - |
| Canada Express Entry - Canadian Experience Class (TEER 0/1, CLB 7) Visa / immigration
For TEER 0 or 1 jobs. CELPIP-General 7 in each. No IELTS One Skill Retake. Results must be under 2 years old. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | IELTS General Training: 6.0 in each ability (CLB 7) | PTE Core (not Academic): speaking 68, listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 (CLB 7) | - | - |
| Canada Express Entry - Canadian Experience Class (TEER 2/3, CLB 5) Visa / immigration
For TEER 2 or 3 jobs. CELPIP-General 5 in each. Results must be under 2 years old. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | IELTS General Training: speaking 5.0, listening 5.0, reading 4.0, writing 5.0 (CLB 5) | PTE Core (not Academic): speaking 51, listening 39, reading 42, writing 51 (CLB 5) | - | - |
| Canada Express Entry - Federal Skilled Trades (CLB 5 / CLB 4) Visa / immigration
CLB 5 speaking/listening, CLB 4 reading/writing. CELPIP-General 5 (S/L) and 4 (R/W). Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | IELTS General Training: speaking 5.0, listening 5.0 (CLB 5); reading 3.5, writing 4.0 (CLB 4) | PTE Core (not Academic): speaking 51, listening 39 (CLB 5); reading 33, writing 41 (CLB 4) | - | - |
| Canada Express Entry - Federal Skilled Worker (CLB 7) Visa / immigration
CELPIP-General 7 in each. IELTS Academic and IELTS One Skill Retake not accepted. Results must be under 2 years old. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | IELTS General Training: 6.0 in each of speaking, listening, reading, writing (CLB 7) | PTE Core (not Academic): speaking 68, listening 60, reading 60, writing 69 (CLB 7) | - | - |
| Canada nurses - NNAS assessment Job / registration
Since 14 Oct 2022 NNAS does not collect language test scores; send proof to the nursing regulator of your province, which sets the scores. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | - | - | - | - |
| Canadian citizenship (CLB 4) Visa / immigration
Ages 18-54, CLB 4 speaking & listening. CELPIP-G 4+. IELTS Academic not accepted. English/French secondary or post-secondary study also accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | IELTS General Training (tested on/after 28 Nov 2008): listening 4.5, speaking 4.0 | PTE Core (not Academic): listening 28, speaking 42 | - | - |
| McGill University (graduate) University / programme
PTE and Duolingo not accepted for graduate programs. IELTS Online and One Skill Retake not accepted. Some programs require more. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | 6.5 overall band (Academic or UKVI) | - | 86 overall, 20 in each component; 6-point scale: 4.5 overall (R4.5, L4.5, W4.5, S4.0) | - |
| McGill University (undergraduate) University / programme
IELTS One Skill Retake not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each component (Academic) | 65 overall, 60 in each component | Most programs (incl. Engineering, Science, Arts): 90 (21 each) or 4.5 new scale (R4.5, L4.5, W4.5, S4.0); Management/TESL: 100 or 5.0 | 125 (130 for B.Ed. TESL, B.Com.) |
| University of Alberta (undergraduate) University / programme
IELTS One Skill Retake not accepted. Some programs (e.g. Education, Nursing) also require Spoken English Proficiency. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | 6.5 overall, no band less than 6.0 (Academic, in-person or Online) | 61 overall, no less than 60 in each communicative skill | 90 total, no section less than 21; from 21 Jan 2026: 4.5 overall, no band below 4.5 | 120 overall, no integrated subscore below 100 |
| University of British Columbia (undergraduate) University / programme
IELTS General, Indicator and One Skill Retake not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | 6.5 overall, no part less than 6.0 (Academic) | 65 overall; 60 in Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking | 90 overall (R22, L22, W21, S21); 1-6 scale: 4.5 (R4.5, L5, W4.5, S4) | 125 overall (R115, L115, W120, S120) |
| University of Ottawa (undergraduate) University / programme
Direct entry with no language conditions. IELTS 6.0 overall allows entry with extra ESL courses. IELTS One Skill Retake accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | 6.5 overall, 6.5 writing (direct entry) | 60 overall, 60 writing | 86 overall, 22 writing; after 21 Jan 2026: 4.5 overall, 4.5 writing | 120 overall, 120 literacy |
| University of Toronto (graduate) University / programme
School of Graduate Studies minimum; departments may require more. IELTS One Skill Retake and TOEFL MyBest not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | 7.0 overall (Academic), at least 6.5 in each component | - | 93 overall, 22 in Writing and Speaking; 1-6 scale: 4.5 overall, Writing 4.5, Speaking 4.0 | - |
| University of Toronto (undergraduate) University / programme
IELTS One Skill Retake and TOEFL MyBest not accepted. Scores must be achieved on a single date. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 (Academic incl. IELTS Online) | 65 overall, no part below 60 | From 21 Jan 2026: 4.5 overall, Writing 4.5, Speaking 4.0; before: 89 total, 22 in Speaking and Writing | 120 overall with 120 in Production |
| University of Waterloo (undergraduate) University / programme
Tests must be taken on or after 1 May 2025. IELTS One Skill Retake accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | 6.5 overall; Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 | 63 overall; Writing 65, Speaking 65 (PTE Online accepted) | 90 overall, Writing 25, Speaking 25; from 21 Jan 2026: 4.5 overall, Writing 5, Speaking 5 | 120 overall with Literacy and Production 125 |
| York University (undergraduate) University / programme
Most programs; some require higher. TOEFL Home Edition and IELTS One Skill Retake accepted. Tests valid 2 years. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Canada | 6.5 (Academic) | 60 | 88 (before Jan 2026); 4.5 (Jan 2026 and after) | 120 |
| Tsinghua University (Master Program in English - CPFP, international) University / programme
For non-native speakers; other certificates may be considered. Degree from an English-speaking country can be exempted. Department of International Relations programme. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
China | Not lower than 7.0 | - | Not lower than 100 | - |
| Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Visa / immigration
Language proof: English at least CEFR B2 or German at least A1. No specific test scores are listed on the official page. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Germany | - | - | - | - |
| Technical University of Munich - TUM (English-taught programs) University / programme
Minimums from TUM's language certificate list; program regulations (FPSO) may set other rules. MyBest scores not accepted. Duolingo not listed. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Germany | 6.5 overall band (IELTS Academic or IELTS Online Academic) | 65 overall (PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online) | 88 iBT or iBT Home Edition (corresponding 1-6 scale score also accepted) | - |
| Trinity College Dublin (Band B, UG and PG) University / programme
Band B is standard entry for most UG and PG courses; Band C (higher) is 7.0 IELTS. TOEFL Home Edition accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Ireland | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band | 69 overall, 59 in each section | 90 overall, 21 each section (before Jan 2026); 4.5 overall, 4.0 each section (after Jan 2026) | 120 overall, 100 in each subscore |
| University College Dublin - UCD University / programme
University minimum; single sitting only. IELTS retake scores not accepted. Results must be within the last two years. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Ireland | 6.5 average, minimum 6.0 in each band (Academic) | 63 minimum, at least 59 in each communicative skill | 90 (21 writing, 19 every other section); 1-6 scale: 4.5 overall, 4.5 each section | 120, with at least 110 in each subscore |
| Universiti Malaya (undergraduate) University / programme
Minimum for international UG admission. MUET Band 3 or GCE O/A Level English grade C also accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Malaysia | Band 5.0 and above (Academic) | 41 and above | 60 (iBT) and above | - |
| New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category (partner or dependent child 16+) Visa / immigration
Family members can buy English lessons instead of meeting the score. B2 First 154; OET C in all skills. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
New Zealand | IELTS General or Academic: overall 5 | PTE Academic: overall 36 | TOEFL iBT: overall 35 | - |
| New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (principal applicant) Visa / immigration
Test in person, under 2 years old. Also B2 First 176, OET C+ all skills. Exempt: citizens of/study in UK, US, Canada, Ireland, Australia. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
New Zealand | IELTS General or Academic: overall 6.5 | PTE Academic: overall 58 | TOEFL iBT: overall 79 | - |
| New Zealand Student visa - Level 5 (diploma) study Visa / immigration
NZQA minimums providers must apply for international students; providers may set higher. Test at an official centre. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
New Zealand | IELTS Academic: 5.5 with no band lower than 5 | PTE Academic: 42 with no band lower than 36 | TOEFL iBT: 46 (writing 14) | - |
| New Zealand Student visa - Level 6/7 (bachelor's degree) study Visa / immigration
NZQA minimums; universities may set higher. New-format TOEFL iBT from 21 Jan 2026 must be TOEFL iBT Australia/NZ. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
New Zealand | IELTS Academic: 6 with no band lower than 5.5 | PTE Academic: 50 with no band lower than 42 | TOEFL iBT: 60 (writing 18) | - |
| New Zealand Student visa - Level 8-10 (postgraduate) study Visa / immigration
NZQA minimums; universities may set higher. IELTS One Skill Retake accepted. TOEFL My Best Scores not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
New Zealand | IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band lower than 6 | PTE Academic: 58 with no band lower than 50 | TOEFL iBT: 79 (writing 21) | - |
| University of Auckland (postgraduate) University / programme
General PG minimum; each programme page states its IELTS score. IELTS One Skill Retake accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
New Zealand | 6.5 overall, no bands below 6.0 (Academic) | 58 overall, no Communicative score below 50 | 90 overall, writing 21 (120-point scale); 4.5 overall, writing 4.5 (6-point scale) | - |
| University of Auckland (undergraduate) University / programme
General UG minimum; each programme page states its IELTS score. IELTS One Skill Retake accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
New Zealand | 6.0 overall, no bands below 5.5 (Academic) | 50 overall, no Communicative score below 42 | 80 overall, writing 21 (120-point scale); 4.0 overall, writing 4.0 (6-point scale) | - |
| Swedish universities - English 6 / English Level 2 (via Universityadmissions.se) University / programme
English 6 is the standard level for most master's programmes; English 7 needs IELTS 7.0 (no section below 6). IELTS General and Indicator not accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Sweden | 6.5 overall, no section below 5.5 (Academic, Online, UKVI, One Skill Retake) | 62 (writing 61); PTE Academic Online accepted | 90 total, 20 in written test (to 20 Jan 2026); 4.5 total, no section below 4 (from 21 Jan 2026) | - |
| Middle East Technical University - METU (UG prep-school exemption and graduate admission) University / programme
Minimum to skip the Basic English preparatory year (UG) and for graduate admission; some graduate programs set higher. Tests in Turkey must be at state university buildings. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
Turkey | Not accepted (IELTS taken on or after 24 Dec 2022 no longer accepted) | 65 (tests after 12.11.2024); 55 (tests before 12.11.2024) | 75 (120-point scale used, incl. post-Jan 2026 reports) | - |
| British citizenship (naturalisation, CEFR B1) Visa / immigration
B1 speaking & listening SELT or English-taught degree. An expired B1+ result can be reused if it was accepted when you settled. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS Life Skills B1: Pass, or IELTS for UKVI 4.0 in each skill | PTE Home B1: Pass, or PTE Academic UKVI 43 in each skill | - | - |
| Coventry University (postgraduate) University / programme
Typical as listed per country; course may differ. Page states recruitment from Pakistan is currently paused. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each component | - | 88 (19 each component); new scale 4.5 (4.0 each) | - |
| Coventry University (undergraduate) University / programme
Typical as listed per country; course may differ. Page states recruitment from Pakistan is currently paused. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | 6.0 overall, 5.5 in each component | - | 79 (18 each component); new scale 4.0 (4.0 each) | - |
| Imperial College London University / programme
IELTS Academic (test centre/UKVI/Online); PTE test centre only. Course page states Standard or Higher. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | Standard: 6.5 overall (6.0 all elements); Higher: 7.0 overall (6.5 all elements) | Standard: 62 overall (56 all elements); Higher: 69 overall (62 all elements) | Standard: 92 (20 all elements) or 4.5 new scale; Higher: 100 (22 all elements) or 5.0 new scale | Standard: 115 (105 each subscore); Higher: 125 (115 each subscore) |
| King's College London (Band D, UG and PG) University / programme
Band D is KCL's standard band; Bands A-C (higher) apply to some courses. Same Band D scores for undergraduate and postgraduate. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each skill | 62 overall, 59 in each communicative skill (PTE Online not accepted) | 92 overall (W23, others 20); from 21 Jan 2026: 4.5 overall, 4 in each skill | - |
| London School of Economics - LSE (postgraduate) University / programme
IELTS Academic incl. online/UKVI. Duolingo only with LSE Language Centre Assessment in extenuating cases. Some programmes require higher levels. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | Standard: 7.0 overall, 6.5 each component | Standard: 70 overall, 62 each component (in-person only) | Standard: 100 (R23, L22, W24, S22); new scale 5.5 (R5, L5, W5, S4.5) | - |
| London School of Economics - LSE (undergraduate) University / programme
IELTS Academic incl. online version. Scores valid 2 years before 1 September of entry year. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | 7.0 overall and 7.0 in each component (one sitting) | 70 overall with 70 in all components (in person only) | 100 overall (W27, R25, L24, S24); new scale 5.5 overall, 5 in each skill | - |
| UK GMC registration (doctors) Job / registration
OET also accepted. IELTS certificates valid 2 years; must be valid on the day of PLAB part 1. Other evidence (PMQ, employer) possible. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS Academic (including UKVI): at least 7.0 in each area and 7.5 overall | - | - | - |
| UK Health and Care Worker visa Visa / immigration
CEFR B2 (B1 if extending a visa held before 8 Jan 2026). LanguageCert SELT 60 each. Exempt if passed English assessment accepted by your regulator (e.g. NMC). Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS for UKVI: 5.5 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2) | PTE Academic UKVI: 59 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2) | - | - |
| UK NMC registration (nurses and midwives) Job / registration
Only IELTS Academic and OET accepted (OET: B/350 in listening, reading, speaking; C+/300 writing). Scores can be combined across 2 sittings within 12 months. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS Academic: listening 7, reading 7, writing 6.5, speaking 7 | - | - | - |
| UK Partner visa extension (after 2.5 years, CEFR A2) Visa / immigration
Needed only if you passed A1 for first visa; an A2 or higher result can be reused. LanguageCert ESOL SELT A2 60/100. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS Life Skills A2 (Speaking & Listening): Pass | PTE Home A2 (not PTE Academic): Pass | - | - |
| UK Settlement / Indefinite Leave to Remain (CEFR B1) Visa / immigration
Applicants 18+: B1 speaking & listening SELT or a degree taught in English. Some are exempt. LanguageCert ESOL SELT B1 60/100. Expired B1+ may be reused if on current list. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS Life Skills B1: Pass, or IELTS for UKVI 4.0 in each skill | PTE Home B1: Pass, or PTE Academic UKVI 43 in each skill | - | - |
| UK Skilled Worker visa Visa / immigration
CEFR B2 (from 8 Jan 2026; B1 if extending a visa held before then). LanguageCert Academic SELT 60 each. Exempt: majority-English nationals, UK/English-taught degree. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS for UKVI: 5.5 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2) | PTE Academic UKVI: 59 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2) | - | - |
| UK Spouse/Partner visa (first application, CEFR A1) Visa / immigration
A1 speaking and listening SELT. LanguageCert ESOL SELT A1 60/100; Skills for English UKVI A1 Pass. A B1+ pass can be reused for settlement. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS Life Skills A1 (Speaking & Listening): Pass | PTE Home A1 (not PTE Academic): Pass | - | - |
| UK Student visa (below degree level) Visa / immigration
CEFR B1 needed. Home Office SELT list; LanguageCert Academic/General SELT 40 each; Skills for English UKVI B1 Pass. Only approved SELTs count (IELTS for UKVI, not standard IELTS). Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS for UKVI: 4.0 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B1) | PTE Academic UKVI: 43 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B1) | - | - |
| UK Student visa (degree level and above) Visa / immigration
CEFR B2 needed. Home Office SELT list; LanguageCert Academic SELT 60 each. University (HEP) may assess English itself. Exempt: majority-English nationals, UK/English-taught degree. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | IELTS for UKVI: 5.5 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2) | PTE Academic UKVI: 59 in each of listening, reading, writing, speaking (CEFR B2) | - | - |
| University College London - UCL (Level 1, UG and PG) University / programme
Duolingo not accepted. Level 1 is UCL's standard level; programmes state Levels 1-5. Same Level 1 scores on UG and graduate pages. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | Level 1: 6.5 overall, 6.0 each component; Level 2: 7.0 overall, 6.5 each | Level 1: 75 overall, 67 each skill; Level 2: 76 overall, 75 each | Level 1: 92 (R/W 24, S/L 20) or 4.5 new scale (4.0 each); Level 2: 96 or 4.5 (4.5 each) | - |
| University of Birmingham University / programme
Same groups for UG and PG (e.g. Computer Science UG Group A; most PG taught Group B-level). Some courses higher (7.0). Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | Group A: 6.0 overall (5.5 each band); Group B: 6.5 overall (6.0 each band) | Group A: 64 (59 all skills); Group B: 67 (64 all skills) | Group A: 80 (R19, L19, S21, W19) or 4.5 new scale; Group B: 88 (R21, L20, S22, W21) or 4.5 new scale | - |
| University of Cambridge (undergraduate) University / programme
IELTS Academic. Cambridge C2 Proficiency 200 (no element below 185) also accepted. Interview recommendation: IELTS 6.5 (no element below 6.0). Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | Normally 7.5 overall, usually 7.0 or above in each element | - | - | - |
| University of Glasgow (MSc Computing Science) University / programme
Programme-specific (Glasgow sets English requirements per programme). IELTS Academic Online and One Skill Retake accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | 6.5 overall with Writing 6.5 and no subtest below 6.0; OR Writing 6.0 and all others 6.5 | 65 overall with W68, R60, L60, S65 OR W60, R62, L62, S75 (online PTE not accepted) | Up to 20 Jan 2026: 90 (W24, L19, S19, R20) or W21 split; tests from 21 Jan 2026: page lists 92 (W24, L20, S23, R22) | - |
| University of Leeds (master's) University / programme
University minimum for masters; some courses higher. One Skill Retake accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | 6.5 overall, no less than 6.0 in each component (Academic or UKVI Academic) | 64 overall, no less than 60 in each component (PTE Academic Online not accepted) | 88 (R20, L19, S22, W21) before 21 Jan 2026; 4.5 overall (R/L/S 4, W 4.5) from 21 Jan 2026 | - |
| University of Leeds (undergraduate) University / programme
University minimum; some courses higher. Test must be taken at a test centre; One Skill Retake accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in each component (Academic or UKVI Academic) | 60 overall, no less than 59 in each component (PTE Academic Online not accepted) | 80 (R18, L17, S20, W19) before 21 Jan 2026; 4 overall, 4 each component from 21 Jan 2026 | - |
| University of Manchester University / programme
In-person IELTS Academic/UKVI only; IELTS Online not accepted. Check course profile for exact score. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | Varies by course; typical 5.5, 6, 6.5 or 7 overall | Typical 59-63, 64-69, 70-75 or 76-78 (matching IELTS bands); PTE Online not accepted | Typical 72, 80, 90 or 100; new 1-6 scale 4, 4.5, 4.5 or 5 | - |
| University of Oxford (postgraduate) University / programme
IELTS Academic. Course page states Standard or Higher level. PTE and Duolingo not listed as accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | Standard: 7.0 overall, 6.5 each component; Higher: 7.5 overall, 7.0 each component | - | Standard: 100 (L22, R24, S25, W24); Higher: 110 (same component minimums). Tests taken from 21 Jan 2026 not accepted | - |
| University of Oxford (undergraduate) University / programme
IELTS Academic recommended; IELTS General, UKVI General, Life Skills and IELTS Online not accepted. Duolingo not listed. Proof due by 31 July. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | 7.5 overall, minimum 7.0 per component | 76 overall, minimum 66 in each skill (PTE Academic Online not accepted) | 110 overall (L22, R24, S25, W24); tests taken from 21 Jan 2026 not accepted | - |
| University of Sheffield University / programme
Minimum for UG and PG; some departments require higher (Good 7.0, Advanced 7.5). Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United Kingdom | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each component (standard) | Standard: 61 overall, 56 each component (PTE Online not accepted) | Standard: 88 (L19, R20, S22, W19); from Jan 2026: 4.5 (L/S 4.5, R/W 4.0) | - |
| Arizona State University (graduate) University / programme
University minimum; individual programs may require more. Scores must be under two years old at start date. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United States | 6.5 overall (Academic) | 60 (PTE Academic Online not accepted) | 80 before 21 Jan 2026; 4 from 21 Jan 2026 | 105 |
| Arizona State University (undergraduate) University / programme
General requirement programs; Nursing, higher-requirement Engineering and Journalism programs need more. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United States | 6.0 overall (Academic; IELTS Online and Indicator accepted) | 53 (PTE Academic Online not accepted) | 61 iBT before 21 Jan 2026; 3.5 overall (3.5 each section) from 21 Jan 2026 | 95 |
| Columbia University - Columbia College and SEAS (undergraduate) University / programme
Required unless exempt (e.g. English-medium schooling). MyBest scores not accepted; TOEFL Home Edition accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United States | 7.5 (Academic or Academic for UKVI) | - | 105 iBT (on or before 20 Jan 2026); 5.5 (on or after 21 Jan 2026) | 135 |
| Harvard College (undergraduate) University / programme
No English proficiency exam required for first-year or transfer applicants; TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores may be submitted optionally. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
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| Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT (undergraduate) University / programme
Strongly recommended for non-native speakers using English fewer than five years. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United States | Minimum 7; recommended 7.5 | Minimum 65; recommended 70 | Minimum 90, recommended 100 (before 21 Jan 2026); from 21 Jan 2026: minimum 5, recommended 5.5 | Minimum 120; recommended 125 |
| New York University - NYU (undergraduate) University / programme
NYU has no minimum scores; these are what competitive applicants receive. Only listed tests (TOEFL, DET, IELTS, PTE, C1/C2) accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United States | 7.5 and above (Academic) - competitive, no minimum | 70 and above - competitive, no minimum | 100 and above (on or before 20 Jan 2026); 5 or above overall and subscores (from 21 Jan 2026) - competitive | 135 and above - competitive, no minimum |
| Purdue University (undergraduate) University / programme
IELTS General Training not accepted. PTE not listed. ACT English 26+ also accepted. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
United States | Generally 6.5 or higher, minimum 6.0 in each section (IELTS Online Academic and Indicator accepted) | - | 88 with 20+ per section (before 21 Jan 2026); 4.5 with 4.0 each section (from 21 Jan 2026) | Generally 115 with 110+ in all subscores |
| Stanford University (undergraduate) University / programme
No English proficiency exam required; applicants may self-report scores from any English proficiency exam. Official source · checked Sep 2026 |
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