Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Springfield minimums by level
From Springfield's English language requirement page, which calls TOEFL and IELTS the primary ways to show proficiency and treats other tests case by case.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6, no bands below 5.5 | PTE Academic 60, Cambridge B2, Duolingo 105 (production 85), TOEFL iBT 4.0 (no subscore under 3.5) |
| Graduate | 7, no bands below 6.5 | PTE Academic 70, Cambridge C1, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (no subscore under 4.0) |
Exemptions and the ILI route
The page says some non-US students may be exempt, including those who live in an English-speaking country where English is the official language, or who can document English as the language of instruction for their secondary or undergraduate degree.
Springfield does not run its own English programme. Applicants who need to improve can study at the International Language Institute of Massachusetts in nearby Northampton, and completing its advanced Intensive English level gives a certificate that exempts you from the TOEFL or other test for admission.
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Conditional offers and checking
Springfield's own pages differ on conditional acceptance. The international checklist says students short of the score may receive a conditional acceptance, while older undergraduate catalogue wording says applicants below the minimum will not be admitted. Ask the international admissions office which applies to your intake.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Springfield programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Springfield 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 score does Springfield College need?+
6 with no band below 5.5 for undergraduates, and 7 with no band below 6.5 for graduates.
What PTE score does Springfield accept?+
PTE Academic 60 for undergraduates and 70 for graduate applicants.
How long is an English test valid at Springfield?+
Two years from the date of the exam.
Does Springfield accept Duolingo?+
For undergraduates, 105 with a minimum production score of 85. The graduate table does not list Duolingo.
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