Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
AIU International Examination scores
From AIU's International Examination page and the 2027 International Admissions Examination Guide. The examination is for students who completed 12 years of schooling and uses document screening plus an English interview.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 61, or 3.5 on the 1–6 scale |
| Cambridge B2 First (incl. for Schools) | 170 |
| TOEIC L&R + S&W | 1100 |
| Eiken | Grade Pre-1 |
| GTEC CBT or Advanced / TEAP | 1000 / 300 |
English-medium schooling instead of a test
You can submit documents instead of a score if you had at least three consecutive years of instruction in English, including the final year of secondary school, and graduated or expect to graduate. PTE and Duolingo are not on the list.
Photocopies are acceptable for IELTS, TOEFL iBT and Eiken; other tests need the original score report.
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How to check
The guide has notes on IELTS Indicator and IELTS Online that we could not read clearly, so if you plan to use either, confirm with AIU admissions first. We did not find a graduate English minimum on the pages we read.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your AIU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Akita International University (AIU) 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 Akita International University need?+
IELTS 6.0 for the International Examination, which AIU treats as equal to Eiken Pre-1.
Does AIU accept TOEFL?+
Yes. TOEFL iBT 61, or 3.5 on the new 1-6 scale.
Can I apply to AIU without IELTS?+
Yes, if you had three consecutive years of English-medium instruction including your final year of secondary school.
Does AIU accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not on the score table in the 2027 guide.
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Guide updated on 30 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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