University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for IADT?

IADT (Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology) lists a Duolingo English Test score of 110 for undergraduate programmes at Levels 6 to 8 and 120 for postgraduate programmes at Levels 9 and 10. Its English Language Policy Statement treats these as equivalents of its IELTS minimums. No Duolingo subscores are stated.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

IADT Duolingo minimums

From IADT's English Language Policy Statement (version 1.0, 2025).

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate (Levels 6-8)110Listed as equivalent to IELTS 6.0; no subscores stated
Postgraduate (Levels 9-10)120Listed as equivalent to IELTS 6.5; no subscores stated

How IADT handles Duolingo scores

All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency, and the policy lists Duolingo among the other accepted tests where equivalent scores apply. It gives no Duolingo-specific validity period or sending steps.

For comparison, the same policy asks for IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for undergraduate study and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for postgraduate.

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If your Duolingo score is below the minimum

The policy says IADT has not offered pre-sessional English support to date. You may meet the requirement another way if you completed a full qualification of at least one academic year through English at NFQ level 5 or higher, or, for Year 1 entry, through English grades in recognised secondary qualifications from the last two years.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does IADT need for undergraduate study?+

110, listed as equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

What is IADT's postgraduate Duolingo score?+

120, listed as equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Does IADT set Duolingo subscores?+

The policy statement gives no Duolingo subscores.

Does IADT run a pre-sessional English course?+

The policy says it has not offered pre-sessional English support to date.

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Guide updated on 1 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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