University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Edmonds College?

Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington, places international students in English by score. IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each band places you in English 101, and 5.5 in each band places you in English 99. Lower scores down to 5.0 with 4.5 bands lead to academic English (AENGL) classes. If you have no accepted score, you can take a free placement test after applying.Source: Edmonds College official English requirements · checked 29 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026

Edmonds English placement by IELTS score

From Edmonds College's accepted English proficiency scores page. Test scores are valid for three years from the test date and must still be valid when you begin your English class or any class with an English prerequisite.

Programme or placementIELTS AcademicOther tests
English 1016.0, at least 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT 4.5 (reading and writing 4), Duolingo 95
English 995.5, at least 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT 4 (reading and writing 4), Duolingo 90
AENGL 935.5, at least 5.0 in each bandTOEFL iBT 4 (reading and writing 3.5), Duolingo 85
AENGL 905.0, at least 5.0 in each bandTOEFL iBT 3.5 (reading and writing 3.5), Duolingo 80
AENGL 875.0, at least 4.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT 3.5 (reading and writing 3), Duolingo 75, PTE 42

Other accepted scores

TOEFL MyBest scores are accepted; institutional TOEFL is not. PTE is listed only at 42, for AENGL 87. SAT Reading and Writing 480 with an ACT composite of 22 places you in English 101. IB English at 5 to 7 gives credit for English 101 and a 4 places you in it, but an IB transcript alone is not accepted as an English score. AP English Language and Composition at 4 or higher gives credit for English 101.

The page also lists IELTS Indicator, the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and Duolingo as test options you can take online. Edmonds verifies all English scores, and says fraudulent documents will be rejected and admission denied.

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Free placement test and the English Language Institute

Without an accepted score, you can take Edmonds College's free English placement test (LOEP) online after you apply, with one retest. You need an accepted English score before you can take the maths placement test. You can also apply to the college's English Language Institute.

Requirements and placement levels change between terms. The score that binds you is the one on Edmonds College's international admissions page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Minimum vs competitive score

Where Edmonds College 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 Edmonds College need for English 101?+

IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band.

Can I study at Edmonds College with IELTS 5.0?+

Yes. 5.0 with 5.0 in each band places you in AENGL 90, and 5.0 with 4.5 in each band in AENGL 87.

How long is IELTS valid for Edmonds College?+

Three years from the test date, and it must still be valid when your English class begins.

Do I need IELTS to apply to Edmonds College?+

No accepted score is needed to apply. You can take a free English placement test after applying.

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Guide updated on 29 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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