Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Angelo State English test minimums
From the Center for International Studies English language proficiency page. The page applies to every applicant who is not a native speaker and does not split undergraduate and graduate levels.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6 |
| TOEFL internet-based / paper-based | 69 / 550 |
| Duolingo | 100 |
| Pearson | 60 |
| Cambridge | B2; CAE C1; CPE C2 |
| ELS Educational Services certificate | 112 |
| CEA-accredited English programme | Completion (transcripts and certification needed) |
Why the requirement matters
Angelo State says all classes are taught in English, so every applicant who is not a native speaker must show sufficient English by one of these options. The page does not publish country exemptions, so plan on a test unless the Center for International Studies tells you otherwise.
For ELS and CEA programmes, ASU needs official transcripts and certification as proof.
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English Language Learners' Institute
Angelo State runs its own English Language Learners' Institute (ELLI), which has a separate application. Graduate programmes can set their own conditions, so check your programme's admission page as well. Questions go to cis@angelo.edu.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Angelo State programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Angelo State University 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 score does Angelo State University require?+
IELTS 6 for applicants who are not native English speakers.
Does Angelo State accept Duolingo?+
Yes, at a minimum of 100.
Does Angelo State accept PTE?+
The page lists Pearson at 60.
Can ELS replace IELTS at Angelo State?+
Yes. An ELS certificate at level 112 meets the requirement.
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