University English requirements

What PTE score do you need for Simmons University?

Simmons University asks undergraduate applicants who need a test for a Pearson Test of English score of 55. No per-skill minimum is printed. Students taught in English for all of secondary school, without ESL classes in the last two years, meet the requirement without a test, and Kaplan Advanced Level is also accepted.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Simmons PTE minimum

From Simmons' undergraduate English proficiency requirements page.

Programme or bandPTE overallMinimum per skill
Undergraduate55None stated

Test rules and comparison with IELTS

The page does not mention PTE Academic Online or PTE Core, a validity period or a Pearson code. Send your score from your Pearson account and confirm receipt with undergraduate admission.

IELTS on the same page is 6.5 and TOEFL 83 (or 4.5 on the new iBT scale), so PTE 55 is Simmons' PTE route to IELTS 6.5.

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Other ways to meet the requirement

First-year students taught in English for all of secondary school (3 to 4 years) with no ESL classes in 11th or 12th grade are covered. Transfer, Dix and online students can qualify through college-level credits taken in English. Kaplan Advanced Level, SAT 550 EBRW and ACT English 21 also count.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Simmons programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What PTE score does Simmons University need?+

55, for undergraduate applicants.

What IELTS score matches PTE 55 at Simmons?+

The same page lists IELTS 6.5.

Can I skip the test if I studied in English?+

Yes, if all of secondary school was in English and you took no ESL classes in 11th or 12th grade.

Does Simmons accept Kaplan?+

Yes. Kaplan Advanced Level and Kaplan KiBT 83 are listed.

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Guide updated on 2 November 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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