Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Oxford Brookes Duolingo equivalents
From Oxford Brookes' English language requirements page. Your course's requirement is expressed as an IELTS level.
| IELTS level | Duolingo overall | Duolingo per component |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 100 | 100 for a 5.5 component |
| 6.0 | 110 | 110 for a 6.0 component |
| 6.5 | 120 | 120 for a 6.5 component |
| 7.0 | 130 | 130 for a 7.0 component |
Oxford Brookes' Duolingo rules
Brookes accepts Duolingo tests completed after 1 July 2024 that include all four modules. If your English qualification came with a verification ID, send it with your applicant ID to admissions@brookes.ac.uk so the University can verify it.
The page says that if you apply for Pre-sessional English, the International Foundation Diploma or a course with an IELTS requirement below 6.0 and need a student visa, you must take a UKVI-approved SELT instead. Art and Design Foundation also asks for a UKVI-approved SELT.
For comparison, the same page sets most undergraduate courses at IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking, and Law, Architecture and English Literature at 6.5 with the same components.
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If your Duolingo score is short
The page lists Pre-Master's programmes and the Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) online pre-sessional English as routes, the latter accepted at 6 overall with 6 in reading and writing and 5 in speaking and listening for IELTS 6.0-level courses.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Oxford Brookes programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Oxford Brookes accept the Duolingo English Test?+
Yes, for tests completed after 1 July 2024 that include all four skills.
What Duolingo score equals IELTS 6.0 at Oxford Brookes?+
110 overall, and 110 for any component set at 6.0.
What Duolingo score equals IELTS 6.5 at Oxford Brookes?+
120 overall and 120 per 6.5 component.
Can I use Duolingo for an Oxford Brookes foundation course?+
Not if you need a student visa for the International Foundation Diploma; the page asks for a UKVI-approved SELT.
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