Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
D'Youville English requirements by level
From D'Youville's international and Canadian admissions page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Reading 6.0, writing 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 70 (reading 21, writing 22), TOEFL paper 520 (TWE 4.0), Duolingo 105, ACT English 18, SAT Verbal 450 |
| Graduate | Reading 6.5, writing 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 79 (reading 21, writing 22), TOEFL paper 550 (TWE 4.5), Duolingo 105, ACT English 21, SAT Verbal 480 |
Duolingo, SAT and ACT
The page says the Duolingo English Test is only accepted in the absence of other testing and is a temporary approved test.
ACT or SAT scores can be used in place of other scores after speaking to an admissions counsellor.
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How to check
Graduate programme requirements vary at D'Youville, so check your programme page. D'Youville's TOEFL code is 2197, and all international transcripts need a course-by-course evaluation.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your D'Youville programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where D'Youville University 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 D'Youville University require?+
Undergraduates need reading 6.0 and writing 6.0; graduate applicants need reading 6.5 and writing 6.0.
Does D'Youville set an overall IELTS score?+
The table lists reading and writing minimums only, not an overall band.
Does D'Youville accept Duolingo?+
Yes, a score of 105, but only in the absence of other testing.
What TOEFL score does D'Youville need?+
TOEFL iBT 70 (reading 21, writing 22) for undergraduates and 79 (reading 21, writing 22) for graduate applicants.
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