Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Fairfield Duolingo minimums by level
From Fairfield's international application requirements page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | 115 | Official institutional score report required |
| Transfer | 105 | Student score reports not accepted |
| Graduate | 105 | Programme-specific test scores may also be required |
| Graduate, School of Education and Human Development | No DET figure listed | TOEFL iBT 84 with subscores, or IELTS 7.5 |
How Fairfield handles Duolingo scores
All applicants whose native language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo results. Fairfield requires official institutional score reports and does not accept student score reports.
The page states no Duolingo validity period or subscore rule.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.5 for first-year, transfer and graduate applicants, and 7.5 for the School of Education and Human Development.
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If your Duolingo score is below Fairfield's level
The page does not describe conditional admission or an English pathway. A first-year applicant between 105 and 114 meets the transfer and graduate figure but not the first-year one.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Fairfield programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Fairfield need for undergraduates?+
115 for first-year applicants and 105 for transfer applicants.
What Duolingo score does Fairfield graduate admission need?+
105, though some programmes have extra requirements.
Can I send my own copy of my Duolingo results to Fairfield?+
No. Fairfield requires official institutional score reports, not student copies.
What is Fairfield's IELTS level?+
6.5 for most applicants and 7.5 for the School of Education and Human Development.
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