Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Emmanuel's English minimums
From Emmanuel's international students page. The page says that if English is not your first language you submit an official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo report, and publishes overall scores only.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 79 internet-based (iBT) or 550 paper-based |
| Duolingo | 120 |
The waiver is worded for the TOEFL
The page says that if you attended high school in the United States from freshman through senior year, or your high school taught all subjects in English other than foreign language, the TOEFL can be waived. It does not say whether the same waiver covers IELTS or Duolingo, so ask admissions before assuming it does.
The page lists no PTE Academic score, so IELTS 6.5 is the usual route for applicants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Nigeria.
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Checking before you book
Emmanuel's academic catalogue discusses language placement separately from admission, so do not read a placement rule as an entry score. The international page is the entry requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Emmanuel programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College need?+
IELTS 6.5, according to its international students page.
Does Emmanuel College accept Duolingo?+
Yes. The minimum score listed is 120.
Can Emmanuel waive the English test?+
The page says the TOEFL can be waived for four years at a US high school or an English-medium high school. It does not mention IELTS.
Does Emmanuel list a PTE score?+
No. The page names TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo only.
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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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