Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Southeast College minimum scores
From Southeast College's English language requirements page. These apply unless a program sets its own English requirement. Duolingo results must be sent directly to the college.
| Test | Overall | Per component |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 | Not listed |
| PTE Academic | 63 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 81 | 19 in reading, listening, speaking and writing |
| ILAC University Pathway | Completed at 3.2 or higher | Not listed |
Exempt countries, including India (CBSE and ICSE)
Residents of the listed countries are exempt. The list includes India (ICSE and CBSE only), Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Singapore, the Philippines (post-secondary studies only), the UK, Ireland, the US, Australia and New Zealand. Pakistan and Bangladesh are not on it, and Indian state-board students are not covered by the wording.
Other routes: at least 24 credits at an accredited English-medium institution; a Canadian or US high school route (70 per cent in a provincially or state-examined Grade 12 English course over one full-time year, or Grade 10, 11 and 12 English in sequence over three full-time years); a Canadian Adult Education Credential or GED from the past five years; or the IB Diploma, five GCSE subjects or two GCE A Levels.
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Program rules and how to check
The general rule applies unless a program lists its own English requirement, and the college can amend or cancel programs. Score sheets go directly to Southeast College.
Requirements vary by program and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Southeast College program page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test. Admission scores are separate from immigration rules: see IELTS for a Canada study permit and IELTS for the Canada PGWP.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Southeast College 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 Southeast College need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.0 in each component, taken within two years.
Do Indian students need IELTS for Southeast College?+
Students from India are exempt only if they studied under CBSE or ICSE. State-board students need a test or another route.
Does Southeast College accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo English Test 110 overall, sent directly to the college.
Does Southeast College accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 63 overall with at least 50 in each component.
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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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