University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Benedictine University?

Benedictine University asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 105 from both undergraduate and graduate international applicants. The graduate catalogue adds a subscore minimum of 100. Test scores must be no more than two years old at the time of application, and IELTS 6.5 is listed at both levels.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Benedictine Duolingo minimums by level

From Benedictine's Lisle undergraduate international admission catalogue and graduate international admission catalogue.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate (Lisle)105No Duolingo subscore listed; IELTS 6.5
Graduate (Lisle)105Subscore minimum 100; IELTS 6.5 with writing 6

Validity, subscores and the IELTS comparison

Both catalogue pages say test scores must be no more than two years old at the time of application. The graduate catalogue sets a Duolingo subscore minimum of 100, and lists writing subscores for TOEFL (20), IELTS (6) and PTE (50). The pages explain how to submit IELTS, TOEFL and ELS results but give no specific Duolingo sending instructions, and they set no assistantship level.

Compared with IELTS: Benedictine lists Duolingo 105 alongside IELTS 6.5 in both the undergraduate catalogue and the graduate catalogue.

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If your Duolingo score is below 105

Both catalogues accept ELS Level 112 as another way to meet the requirement, and say it can sometimes be met without a test score in certain circumstances listed there. They do not describe conditional admission with a lower Duolingo score.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Benedictine programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Benedictine University require?+

105, for both undergraduate and graduate applicants.

Does Benedictine set Duolingo subscores?+

Yes for graduate applicants, who need a subscore minimum of 100.

How old can my Duolingo score be for Benedictine?+

No more than two years old at the time of application.

What IELTS score matches Benedictine's Duolingo 105?+

IELTS 6.5 at both levels.

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Guide updated on 31 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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