What IELTS score do you need for Golden Gate University?

The page lists several alternatives. They include English 1A and 1B (or equivalent) at a regionally accredited US institution with a B+ or better, a bachelor's or master's from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent from another English-speaking country, credits or a degree from an accredited English-medium institution, and APIEL scores of 3 (undergraduate) or 4 (graduate). Undergraduates can also use three years of high school in the US or another accepted English-speaking country.

Work experience counts too, but the page gives two figures: its FAQ says five years of documented employment in the US or a country where English is official, while another section says seven years of professional experience. Ask admissions which applies. A dean or the Provost can also waive the requirement, and GGU reserves the right to ask any applicant for more testing.

English Conditional Admit students must complete the required courses at a partner school before starting their programme. The listed partners are the Intercultural Institute of California, EC English and the English Language Institute in San Francisco, Language Pacifica in Palo Alto and the Silicon Valley Intensive English Program in Redwood City.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your GGU programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.