Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Saint Mary's Duolingo minimums by level and programme
From Saint Mary's undergraduate language requirements page and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research language requirements page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 115 | No sub-score below 95 |
| Graduate (most programmes) | 125 | No sub-score below 105 |
| MTEI, MBA, PhD Business Administration, MA and PhD Global Development Studies, PhD Applied Science | 130 | No sub-score below 110 |
How Saint Mary's handles Duolingo scores
Graduate applicants upload the test taker copy of their score for the team to validate. Scores older than two years are not accepted, and all scores must come from one exam date.
For comparison, the undergraduate page and the graduate page both list IELTS Academic 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.
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If your Duolingo score is below the minimum
Undergraduates can complete a university preparatory English programme at a recognised Languages Canada school, including ALCC, ACLA, CLLC, HLIC, ILI and OICC. These earn six hours of advanced standing credit. The graduate page says preparation courses from other institutions do not meet its requirement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Saint Mary's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does Saint Mary's need for undergraduates?+
115 or higher with no sub-score below 95.
What Duolingo score does Saint Mary's need for graduate study?+
125 with no sub-score below 105, or 130 with none below 110 for the listed programmes.
How old can my Duolingo score be for Saint Mary's graduate study?+
No older than two years.
What is the Saint Mary's IELTS equivalent?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 with no score below 6.0.
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