Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Saint Leo English requirements by route
From Saint Leo's Center for Global Engagement page, which sets one path for undergraduate and graduate applicants. It adds that IELTS 6.0 requires a minimum writing sub-score but does not say what that sub-score is, so ask admissions.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate or graduate, direct | 6.0 (with a minimum writing sub-score) | TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105, PTE 59 |
| Undergraduate or graduate, Bridge Pathway | 5.5 to 6.0 | TOEFL 59 to 70, Duolingo 90 to 104, PTE 50 to 58 |
| Medium of Instruction (MOI) | Not needed | MOI letter accepted |
Medium of Instruction letters and test notes
Both the undergraduate and graduate panels say a Medium of Instruction letter is accepted, which matters for students from India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Bangladesh whose schooling or degree was taught in English. The TOEFL iBT uses the new band-score system and MyBest scores are accepted.
Undergraduates need a minimum 2.0 GPA with no ACT or SAT; graduates need 3.0, with 2.7 to 2.9 considered through holistic review, and no GMAT or GRE.
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The Bridge Program
Students in the Bridge Pathway range are still admitted and start their programme straight away, with the Bridge Program supporting academic reading, writing and communication alongside their first classes. The page says Bridge Pathway students may be required to complete additional English support coursework.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Saint Leo programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Saint Leo University 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Saint Leo University need?+
IELTS 6.0 for direct admission, with a minimum writing sub-score. IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 leads to the Bridge Pathway.
Does Saint Leo accept a Medium of Instruction letter?+
Yes. The page says an MOI letter is accepted for undergraduate and graduate admission.
Does Saint Leo accept PTE and Duolingo?+
Yes. PTE 59 or Duolingo 105 for direct admission, and PTE 50 to 58 or Duolingo 90 to 104 for the Bridge Pathway.
Does Saint Leo need the GRE or GMAT?+
No. The graduate panel says no GMAT or GRE is required.
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