Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Florida Southern English minimums
From the College's international students page. The question on the page reads, "Do I need to submit proof of English proficiency?" It publishes overall scores and no IELTS section minimums.
| Exam | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 82 |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 |
| SAT | 1110 |
| ACT | 22 |
When you do not need a test
The page says you do not need to submit exam results if your most recent school conducts classes entirely in English or if you have earned college credits in English. Students attending bilingual schools must submit proof of English proficiency, which catches many applicants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Nigeria who assume an English-medium label is enough.
If you think the requirement appears on your checklist by mistake, the page tells you to contact your admissions counsellor.
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Checking before you book
The page does not mention PTE Academic, so plan on IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo unless an admissions counsellor says otherwise in writing. These figures are for the undergraduate international page. Graduate and adult programmes at the College publish their own supplemental requirements.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Florida Southern programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern College need?+
IELTS 6.5 overall, if English was not the language of instruction at your most recent school.
Does Florida Southern accept Duolingo?+
Yes, the page lists a minimum Duolingo English Test score of 105.
Can I use SAT or ACT instead of IELTS?+
Yes. The page lists SAT 1110 and ACT 22 among the accepted exams.
Do bilingual school students need an English test?+
Yes. The page says students attending bilingual schools must submit proof of English proficiency.
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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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