University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Loyalist College?

Loyalist College accepts the Duolingo English Test at 105 or more with no band lower than 90 for certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programmes, and 115 or more with no band lower than 100 for post-graduate and fast-track programmes. The page marks Duolingo with a note that conditions apply, so confirm the details with admissions before you rely on it.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Loyalist College Duolingo minimums

From Loyalist's international admission requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Certificate, diploma and advanced diploma105+No band lower than 90; conditions apply
Post-graduate and fast-track115+No band lower than 100; conditions apply

How Loyalist handles Duolingo results

Submit your test scores with your application. The page labels Duolingo 105+ as equivalent to IELTS 6.5 and 115+ as equivalent to IELTS 7.0, and adds that conditions apply, without listing them. It gives no validity period.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.0 overall with no band under 6.0 for most certificates and diplomas, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for post-graduate and fast-track programmes.

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If your Duolingo score is below the minimum

Loyalist also accepts the Oxford ELLT (ELLT 6 for diplomas, ELLT 7 for post-graduate), CAEL, TOEFL and Cambridge English. Some diplomas, such as Early Childhood Education and Personal Support Worker, ask for a higher IELTS level, so check your programme page. Questions go to admissions@loyalistcollege.com.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Loyalist College need for a diploma?+

105 or more with no band lower than 90.

What Duolingo score does Loyalist need for a post-graduate programme?+

115 or more with no band lower than 100.

Are there conditions on Duolingo at Loyalist?+

The page says conditions apply but does not list them, so ask admissions.

What is Loyalist's IELTS equivalent for post-graduate programmes?+

IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0.

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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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