University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for McGill?

McGill accepts PTE Academic for undergraduate admission with an overall score of 65 or better and at least 60 in each component, and the result must be sent electronically to McGill by Pearson. Graduate admission is different: McGill's graduate proficiency page says PTE is not accepted for any graduate programme, so master's and PhD applicants need IELTS, TOEFL or another listed option.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026

McGill PTE minimums by level

From McGill's undergraduate English proficiency page and the graduate proof of proficiency page.

Programme or levelPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate programmes6560 in each component
Graduate programmesNot acceptedPTE and Duolingo are not accepted

Test rules and how to send your score

The undergraduate page asks you to arrange for Pearson to send your results electronically to McGill; applicants cannot upload results themselves. It says institutional versions of tests are not accepted, and it does not mention PTE Academic Online, PTE Core or a PTE validity period.

On the same page IELTS Academic needs 6.5 with 6.0 in each component, the same level as PTE 65 with 60 in each part. Duolingo needs 125, or 130 for the B.Ed. (TESL) and B.Com., but the page sets no higher PTE score for those programmes.

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If you fall short, and graduate study

Both pages accept McGill's own Certificate of Proficiency in English from the School of Continuing Studies as an alternative to a test. For graduate study, the page lists TOEFL (4.5 on the new scale) and IELTS Academic 6.5, notes that IELTS Online and the One Skill Retake are not accepted, and adds that departments may ask for more.

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

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does McGill need?+

For undergraduate admission, PTE Academic 65 overall with at least 60 in each component.

Does McGill accept PTE for a master's?+

No. McGill's graduate proficiency page says PTE and Duolingo are not accepted for admission to graduate programmes.

How do I send PTE scores to McGill?+

Ask Pearson to send them electronically to McGill. You cannot upload results yourself.

Does the B.Com. need a higher PTE score at McGill?+

The page sets a higher Duolingo score for the B.Com. and B.Ed. (TESL) but lists a single PTE minimum of 65 with 60 in each component.

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