Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
ARU London Duolingo minimums
From ARU London's English language requirements page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International postgraduate | 120 | Minimum 100 in each component |
| Home undergraduate | 100 | Minimum 90 in all components |
| Home postgraduate | 110 | Minimum 90 in all components |
| International undergraduate | Not stated | Contact ARU London |
How ARU London handles Duolingo scores
ARU London is the trading name of LCA London Ltd, a partner of Anglia Ruskin University delivering ARU-validated degrees. If your test is not listed, the page asks you to contact ARU London to check it.
Any student who needs a SELT for pre-sessional or below-degree study must take IELTS at an approved test centre.
For comparison, the same page sets the international postgraduate standard at IELTS 6.5 with nothing below 5.5.
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If your Duolingo score is below the line
ARU London runs its own English test with Password, designed by CRELLA and aligned to the CEFR. Password or IELTS 6.0 (5.5) is the home undergraduate level and 6.5 (5.5) the postgraduate level.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ARU London programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does ARU London need for a master's?+
120 with at least 100 in each component for international applicants.
What do home students need?+
100 with 90 in all components for undergraduate, 110 with 90 for postgraduate.
Does ARU London accept Duolingo for international undergraduates?+
The page says it will consider Duolingo but gives no international undergraduate figure.
Does ARU London have its own test?+
Yes. The ARU London English Test, delivered with Password.
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- ARU London IELTS requirement
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