Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Saint Martin's English requirements by level
From the Office of International Programs and Development chart.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Full graduate admission | 6.5+ | TOEFL iBT 79+, Duolingo 105+, PTE 58+, TOEIC 750+, ELLT 8.0+, CEFR C1, SAT 1120+ |
| Full undergraduate admission | 6.0+ | TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 100+, PTE 48+, TOEIC 700+, ELLT 7.0+, CEFR B2-C1, SAT 1030+ |
| Conditional: concurrent status | 5.0-5.5 | TOEFL iBT 54-70, Duolingo 90-95, PTE 42-47 |
| Conditional: full-time ELL | 4.5 or lower | TOEFL iBT 53 or lower, Duolingo 85 or lower, PTE 41 or lower |
Other tests on the chart
The chart also lists TOEFL paper-based scores (550 for graduate, 525 for undergraduate) and CEFR levels. A CEFR B2 for concurrent status is subject to a Duolingo placement test on arrival.
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Conditional admission and how to check
Concurrent status allows enrolment in ELL and approved undergraduate classes. Scores in the lowest band lead to conditional admission to full-time ELL study.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Saint Martin's programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Saint Martin's 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.
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 Martin's University require?+
IELTS Academic 6.0+ for full undergraduate admission and 6.5+ for full graduate admission.
Can I get into Saint Martin's with IELTS 5.5?+
IELTS 5.0 to 5.5 qualifies for conditional admission to concurrent status, combining ELL and approved undergraduate classes.
Does Saint Martin's accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 100+ for undergraduates and 105+ for graduate applicants.
What PTE score does Saint Martin's need?+
PTE 48+ for undergraduates and 58+ for graduate applicants.
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