Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Framingham State Duolingo minimums by level
From Framingham State's undergraduate international applicants page and international graduate applicants page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (first-year and transfer) | 100 | Needed if your education was not in English |
| Graduate | 110 | Test taken within six months before applying |
How Framingham State handles Duolingo scores
The graduate page asks non-native English speakers to reach the minimum on a test taken within the six months before application submission. The undergraduate page does not state a time limit.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS at 6, and the graduate page sets IELTS at 6.5.
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If your Duolingo score is below Framingham State's level
At graduate level, testing may be waived if you completed at least two full academic years at an English-medium college or university, or advanced coursework in Framingham State's English Language Program or an approved partner ESL programme, at the discretion of the university's international recruitment and English language directors.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Framingham State programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Framingham State need for undergraduates?+
100.
What Duolingo score does Framingham State need for graduate study?+
110, from a test taken within six months before applying.
What is Framingham State's IELTS level?+
6 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
Can Framingham State's English Language Program replace the test?+
For graduate applicants, advanced ELP coursework can lead to a waiver at the directors' discretion.
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