University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Queen's University?

Queen's University asks undergraduate applicants for a minimum Duolingo English Test score of 120. Results are valid for a maximum of two years before you begin studies. If you fall short, the QBridge pathway takes Duolingo from 95 for QBridge Accelerated and from 80 for QBridge English for Academic Purposes. The graduate school's calendar does not list Duolingo among its accepted tests.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Queen's Duolingo minimums by level

From Queen's undergraduate English proficiency page and the graduate studies academic calendar.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate (direct entry)120Minimum score
QBridge Accelerated (QBA)95Entry requirement for the summer pathway
QBridge English for Academic Purposes80Entry requirement
Graduate (SGSPA)Not listedThe calendar lists TOEFL iBT, MELAB, IELTS, PTE Academic and CAEL CE

How Queen's handles Duolingo scores

Queen's says English proficiency test results are valid for a maximum of two years before you begin studies. Its page describes the Duolingo English Test as including a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample, which are shared with Queen's when you send your results.

For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and the graduate calendar sets IELTS 7.

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If your Duolingo score is below 120

Applicants who are academically competitive but below the English requirement are automatically assessed for QBridge, with no separate application on OUAC. QBridge Accelerated is an 8-week summer course open to all first-year programmes, and students need at least a B to progress. QBridge EAP serves Arts and Science and Engineering and Applied Science, and can take the Fall and Winter terms. Queen's says a score below the requirement will not harm your application.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Queen's need?+

120 for direct undergraduate entry.

What Duolingo score gets me into QBridge?+

95 for QBridge Accelerated and 80 for QBridge English for Academic Purposes.

How long are Duolingo scores valid for Queen's?+

A maximum of two years before you begin studies.

Does Queen's accept Duolingo for graduate study?+

The graduate calendar's list of accepted tests does not include Duolingo.

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