Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026
Doshisha ILA Duolingo minimum
From the ILA's application requirements page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ILA bachelor's, first-year entry | 120 overall | No subscore minimum stated |
| ILA bachelor's, third-year transfer | 120 overall | Same English requirement as first-year applicants |
How the ILA handles Duolingo scores
The page asks applicants to provide one proficiency or aptitude test score. The Duolingo requirement refers to the overall score. Native speakers of English and applicants with 12 or more years of education in English are exempt from submitting a score.
The page also accepts aptitude tests instead: ACT English 22 or Digital SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 560, with no superscores.
For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 or above. IELTS on Computer and IELTS for UKVI count, but IELTS online and One Skill Retake do not.
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If your Duolingo score is below 120
The ILA page does not describe a conditional offer or a pathway for applicants below the minimum. Your options are to retake Duolingo, use another listed test such as TOEFL iBT or IELTS, or qualify through ACT English or the SAT reading and writing score.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Doshisha programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Doshisha need?+
120 or above overall for the Institute for the Liberal Arts bachelor's.
Is Duolingo accepted for transfer applicants?+
Yes. Third-year transfer applicants meet the same English requirement.
Who is exempt from the test?+
Native speakers of English and applicants with 12 or more years of education in English.
What is the IELTS equivalent at the ILA?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 or above; IELTS online is not accepted.
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