University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Saint Anselm College?

Saint Anselm College asks international first-year applicants whose first language is not English, or who attend a school where English is not the main language of instruction, for IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 or Duolingo 115. The Common Application can be used.Source: Saint Anselm College official English requirements · checked 4 November 2026
  • Guide updated · 4 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026

Saint Anselm English proficiency minimums

From Saint Anselm's international first-year applicants page. It says you must demonstrate English proficiency with TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo if your native language is not English or your school's language of instruction is not English.

TestMinimum score required
IELTS6.5
TOEFL (internet-based)80
Duolingo English Test115

The rest of the first-year application

The page says to submit the Common Application, one letter of recommendation from a school counsellor or teacher (preferably from the last two years) and an official transcript sent by your counsellor, with a certified English translation if it is not in English. The Secondary School Report is completed in English by your counsellor or an administrator. After admission, the page asks you to request the International Student Certification of Finances.

The page does not list PTE Academic, and it does not say whether a waiver exists, so ask the admissions office if you studied in English.

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Scholarships and how to check

All international applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, according to the page, and merit awards are based on evaluation of each application. Talent scholarships exist in music, art, design, theatre and dance, and you can submit a portfolio to be considered.

This page covers first-year entry. Transfer applicants have their own page, so check it before you book a test.

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

Minimum vs competitive score

Where Saint Anselm College publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.

Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.

If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS score does Saint Anselm College need?+

IELTS 6.5 for international first-year applicants whose native language is not English.

Does Saint Anselm accept Duolingo?+

Yes. The page asks for a Duolingo English Test score of 115.

Does Saint Anselm accept PTE Academic?+

The page lists TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo only.

Are international students considered for scholarships?+

All international applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Talent scholarships need a portfolio.

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Guide updated on 4 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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