Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Simmons University English requirements
From Simmons's undergraduate English proficiency requirements page. No IELTS band minimums are listed.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6.5 | TOEFL 83, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale), TOEFL Essentials 8, Duolingo 115, PTE 55, Kaplan KiBT 83, SAT EBRW 550, ACT English 21 |
Schooling that meets the requirement
First-year students whose secondary education (3 to 4 years) was entirely in English, and who took no ESL or ELL classes in 11th or 12th grade, have met the requirement.
Transfer, Dix and Online students who took ESL or ELL in 12th grade can meet it with at least 60 college-level credits at an English-medium institution. Those who took ESL or ELL in 11th grade but not 12th need at least 30 such credits. Completion of the Advanced Level at a Kaplan English Language School is also accepted.
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How to check
The page covers undergraduate applicants. Graduate programmes publish their own requirements, so check your programme page.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Simmons programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Simmons 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 Simmons University require?+
IELTS 6.5 for undergraduate applicants.
Does Simmons accept Duolingo?+
Yes. The minimum is Duolingo 115.
Does Simmons accept PTE?+
Yes. The minimum is PTE 55.
Can I skip IELTS at Simmons if I studied in English?+
Yes, if all of your 3 to 4 years of secondary school were in English and you took no ESL or ELL classes in 11th or 12th grade.
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Guide updated on 30 October 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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