Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Sacred Heart Duolingo minimums
From Sacred Heart's Acceptable Tests & Scores page, part of its undergraduate international application instructions, which also notes the graduate Healthcare Informatics rule.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | 110 | Production score minimum 85 |
| MS Healthcare Informatics | 110 | No band below 85; production at least 90 |
Subscores and the IELTS comparison
Sacred Heart is one of the few universities that sets a Duolingo subscore: the production score must reach 85 even if the overall is 110 or more. The scores page says some graduate programmes may set band minimums.
The page does not give a Duolingo validity period, a sending instruction or a graduate assistant level. Other exams may be acceptable if you email International Admissions.
Compared with IELTS: the page lists Academic IELTS 6.5 beside Duolingo 110. Healthcare Informatics asks for IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.5.
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If you fall short
The scores page says Sacred Heart offers Provisional Acceptance for students who do not meet the minimum English requirements. They may complete ESL courses at SHU's English Language Institute or another ESL school before their programme, and Level 6 of the ELI counts as proof of English. Applicants with no test score can upload the ESL Exam Waiver Request to the admission portal.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Sacred Heart programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Sacred Heart University need?+
110 overall with a production score of at least 85.
What Duolingo score does Sacred Heart's MS Healthcare Informatics need?+
110 with no band below 85 and a production score of at least 90.
Can I get into Sacred Heart with a lower Duolingo score?+
Sacred Heart offers Provisional Acceptance, with ESL courses at its English Language Institute or another ESL school before the programme.
What IELTS score matches Sacred Heart's Duolingo level?+
Academic IELTS 6.5.
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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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