Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Acsenda score table (April 2026)
From Acsenda's English language proficiency page, which titles the table "English Language Test Scores Required for Admission April 2026". Each row is an Acsenda entry level, from regular entry down to the non-credit bridging course.
| Level | IELTS Academic | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT (old scale) | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | 60, no skill below 55 | 90 | 120 |
| ENGL103 and ENGL104 (3-credit bridging) | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | 50, no skill below 45 | 75 | 110 |
| EAPP090 (non-credit bridging) | 5.5, no band below 5.0 | 40, no skill below 35 | 60 | 95 |
Other tests and exempt countries
The same table lists CAEL (band 70, 60 and 50 by level), TOEFL iBT on the new scale (4.5, 4.0 and 3.5), TOEFL PBT (575, 550 and 525), CLB (8, 7 and 6), Michigan English Test, LanguageCert and Cambridge grades, plus Acsenda's own English Placement Test.
Applicants who graduate from a recognised degree program, or complete four years of full-time study in English, in a listed country normally meet the requirement. The list includes Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, the UK, Ireland, the US, Australia and New Zealand. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are not on it.
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Bridging courses and how to check
If you are below the top level, Acsenda's two bridging routes focus on academic listening, speaking, reading and writing: EAPP090 carries no credit, while ENGL103 and ENGL104 are 3-credit courses. Acsenda may ask for proof of English at any point during the application.
Requirements vary by program and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Acsenda program page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test. Admission scores are separate from immigration rules: see IELTS for a Canada study permit and IELTS for the Canada PGWP.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Acsenda School of Management publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Acsenda School of Management need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for the top level, ENGL101. From 5.5 (5.0) you can enter through bridging courses.
Does Acsenda accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 120 at the top level, 110 for ENGL103/104 and 95 for EAPP090.
Does Acsenda accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 60 with no skill below 55 at the top level.
Do Indian students need IELTS for Acsenda?+
India is not on Acsenda's list of English-principal-language countries, so Indian applicants need a test score unless admissions accept another route.
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Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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