Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Domus Academy English scores
From Domus Academy's accepted certificates and exemptions page. The page gives one score per programme group and no separate band minimums except for the Dual Award Master's.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Bachelor of Arts | 5.5 | PTE Academic 59; TOEFL iBT 72 (up to Dec 2025) or 4 (from Jan 2026); Cambridge First 160 |
| Academic Master's and 2-Year Master of Arts | 5.5 | PTE Academic 59; TOEFL iBT 72 (up to Dec 2025) or 4 (from Jan 2026); Cambridge First 160 |
| Semester programme | 5.5 | Same as the standard column |
| Dual Award Master's | 5.5, minimum 5.5 in each component | PTE Academic 59; TOEFL iBT 72 with Speaking 20, Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17 (up to Dec 2025), or 4 with 4.0 in each section (from Jan 2026); Cambridge First 162 |
Other accepted tests and exemptions
The page also lists Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency, Linguaskill (not for the Dual Award Master's), TOEIC, Aptis ESOL at B2, the Oxford Test of English (111 to 140 overall) and the Oxford ELLT from level 5. Duolingo is not mentioned on the page.
Exemptions apply to native speakers and to applicants whose bachelor's degree or high-school diploma was taught in English and completed within the 2 years before the programme. The school certificate must state that English was the official and only medium of instruction. Check with the Admissions Office beforehand.
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Visa applicants and how to check
The ELLT note on the page states a minimum entry requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, and tells visa applicants to ask their local Italian consulate whether 5.5 in each component is also required, because failing the consular requirement can lead to refusal. If you are a visa applicant, treat a 5.5 in every band as the safe target for every programme.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Domus Academy programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Domus Academy 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 Domus Academy need?+
IELTS 5.5 for the Bachelor of Arts, Academic Master's, 2-Year Master of Arts and Semester programmes. The Dual Award Master's needs 5.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.
Does Domus Academy accept PTE Academic?+
Yes. PTE Academic 59 is listed for both the standard programmes and the Dual Award Master's.
Does Domus Academy accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not mentioned on the accepted certificates page.
Can I skip the English test at Domus Academy?+
Native speakers, and applicants whose degree or high-school diploma was taught in English within the 2 years before the programme, can be exempt. The school certificate must say English was the only medium of instruction.
Do visa applicants need 5.5 in every band?+
The page tells visa applicants to ask their Italian consulate whether 5.5 in each component is required, because a refusal is possible if the consular requirement is not met.
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Guide updated on 4 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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