University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Inholland University of Applied Sciences?

Inholland University of Applied Sciences accepts Pearson PTE Academic certificates with a minimum overall score of 61 across reading, writing, listening and speaking. The online version is not accepted because it is not covered by the Code of Conduct for international students. Your certificate must be less than two years old on 1 September. The IELTS route is 6.0.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Inholland PTE minimum

From the English language requirements page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
English-taught programmes61Not stated separately

Test rules and how to send your score

The online version of PTE is not accepted, and the same applies to the online versions of IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge and LanguageCert and to TOEFL iBT Home Edition. PTE Core is not mentioned. Your certificate must be less than two years old on 1 September, unless you completed education in English in the past two years. The page gives no Pearson code.

IELTS Academic on the same page is 6.0 overall, and Inholland does not accept IELTS certificates from a retake. No similar rule is stated for PTE.

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If you fall short

You are exempt if you are a native speaker who completed secondary education in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, or if you hold a qualifying South African NSC, European or International Baccalaureate, or GCE or GCSE English at A to C. An existing Inholland diploma validation confirming your English also counts. No pre-sessional route is described.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Inholland need?+

Pearson PTE Academic 61 overall.

Does Inholland accept PTE Academic Online?+

No. The online version is not covered by the Code of Conduct.

How old can my PTE certificate be?+

Less than two years old on 1 September.

What is the IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 6.0.

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Guide updated on 2 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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