Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Salisbury English scores
From Salisbury's international first-year application page. Official scores must come directly from the testing organisation.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | 6.5, with 5.5 in each band | TOEFL iBT 79, SAT critical reading 550, ACT English 21 |
Other ways to meet the requirement
Completing Salisbury's English Language Institute, or another approved English language partner, meets the requirement. So does a grade of A, B or C in First-Language English at GCE, GCSE or IGCSE level, or EIKEN pre-1.
Undergraduates may be exempt after at least three years of education in a listed English-speaking country, which includes Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and New Zealand, though Salisbury may still ask for more information. Duolingo and PTE are not on the list.
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How to check your score
Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission, as Salisbury reviews each application as a whole. Graduate applicants should check their programme's page, as this page covers first-year students.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Salisbury programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Salisbury 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 Salisbury University require?+
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band.
How old can my IELTS score be for Salisbury?+
The test must have been taken within the past three years.
Does Salisbury accept Duolingo or PTE?+
Neither is on the first-year list. Salisbury names TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT, GCE/IGCSE English and EIKEN.
Can I meet Salisbury's requirement without a test?+
Yes, by completing Salisbury's English Language Institute or an approved partner, or through three years of education in a listed English-speaking country.
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