University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Deakin College?

Deakin College asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 100 with no subscore below 90 for direct entry to its diplomas and the Standard Foundation Program, and 100 with no subscore below 75 for the Extended Foundation Program. Duolingo is accepted only from government-sponsored students of select countries, and not for the Foundation Program to Bachelor of Nursing pathway.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Deakin College Duolingo minimums

From Deakin College's English language entry requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Diploma programs and Foundation Program (Standard)100No subscore below 90
Foundation Program (Extended)100No subscore below 75
Masters Qualifying ProgramTo be confirmedNo Duolingo figure yet
Foundation Program to Bachelor of Nursing pathwayNot acceptedUse another test

Deakin College test rules

A footnote says Duolingo is accepted from government-sponsored students of select countries only. Test evidence should be no more than two years old when you start at Deakin College. The page gives no Duolingo-specific instructions for sending scores.

For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0 for diplomas and the Standard Foundation Program, and says Indian and Nepali citizens need IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent, for diplomas.

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If your Duolingo score falls short

The page lists completion of the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) English for Academic Purposes program as an alternative: EAP 2 for diplomas and the Foundation Program, and EAP 3 for the Masters Qualifying Program.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Deakin College accept Duolingo?+

Only from government-sponsored students of select countries.

What Duolingo score does a Deakin College diploma need?+

100 with no subscore below 90, the same as the Standard Foundation Program.

Can I use Duolingo for the Deakin College Nursing pathway?+

No. Duolingo is not accepted for the Foundation Program to Bachelor of Nursing pathway.

How old can my Duolingo result be for Deakin College?+

No more than two years old when you start at Deakin College.

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Guide updated on 1 November 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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