University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Lewis University?

Lewis University's catalogues set a Duolingo English Test minimum of 105 for international undergraduates and 105 for graduate applicants, who also need a writing subscore of at least 100. Only one test score is required. Lewis reserves the right to test the writing of all incoming students and place them in support courses.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

Lewis Duolingo minimums by level

From the Lewis undergraduate catalogue admission policies and graduate catalogue admission policies.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate105Overall only
Graduate105Writing subscore at least 100

How Lewis handles Duolingo scores

Only one English score is required. The catalogues explain how to submit IELTS (by email), TOEFL (from your ETS account, code 1404) and ELS certificates, but give no Duolingo sending instructions or validity period.

For comparison, the undergraduate catalogue asks IELTS 6.5 and the graduate catalogue asks IELTS 6.0 with a writing subscore of 6.0.

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If your Duolingo score is below Lewis's level

The catalogues list ELS Level 112 as an alternative to a test score, and applicants who attended school in a country where English is the official spoken language may not need the requirement. Neither describes conditional admission tied to Duolingo.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Lewis University need?+

105 for undergraduates and graduate applicants.

Does Lewis set a Duolingo writing subscore?+

Yes, for graduate applicants: at least 100 in writing.

What IELTS score does Lewis need?+

IELTS 6.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 with writing 6.0 for graduate study.

Can ELS replace the test at Lewis?+

Yes. ELS Level 112 is listed as an accepted alternative.

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Guide updated on 31 October 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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