Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
SIT English requirements
From SIT's undergraduate international qualifications guide (updated 6 April 2026) and its postgraduate application guide_0.pdf):
| Test | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 | 90 |
| Cambridge O Level English (EL1119) | C6 | C6 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency | Accepted | Accepted |
| AST English Test | 200 | Not listed |
Programme-specific requirements
SIT's undergraduate guide says some programmes have their own English requirements, and applicants must meet whichever is higher, so check the programme page as well. Admission is competitive and assessed holistically on academic results, test scores, experience and a personal statement, with interviews for shortlisted applicants.
PTE and Duolingo are not on SIT's tables. Applicants presenting Indian Standard 12 are recommended to submit SAT or SAT Subject Test scores.
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If you miss the score
Both guides say applicants who do not meet the English requirement may be invited to complete an English test conducted by SIT. For postgraduate study, IELTS or TOEFL must have been taken within two years before the date of application. You only need a test if your school or university was not taught in English.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your SIT programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) 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 does SIT need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 90, if your previous study was not taught in English.
Does SIT accept PTE or Duolingo?+
Neither appears in SIT's English test tables, which list IELTS, TOEFL iBT, O Level English, Cambridge C1/C2 and the AST English Test.
Can I apply to SIT below IELTS 6.5?+
SIT may invite applicants who miss the requirement to complete its own English test.
How old can my IELTS be for an SIT master's?+
It must have been taken within two years before the date of application.
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Guide updated on 29 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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