University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for St. Clair College?

St. Clair College accepts the Duolingo English Test at a minimum of 110 for diploma and graduate certificate programmes, and 120 for degree programmes and special diplomas such as Pharmacy Technician and Practical Nursing. The test must have been taken within two years of the date you submit your application. If you fall short, St. Clair offers English for Academic Purposes and partner pathways.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

St. Clair College Duolingo minimums

From St. Clair's international admission policies page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Diploma and graduate certificate110Minimum score
Degree programmes and special diplomas120For example Pharmacy Technician and Practical Nursing

How St. Clair handles Duolingo results

Proficiency tests must have been taken within the previous two years from the date you submit your application. The page gives no Duolingo subscore requirement and no specific sending instructions.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at an overall band of 6.0 for diplomas and graduate certificates, and 7.0 for Pharmacy Technician.

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If your Duolingo score is below the minimum

Applicants below the minimum can register for St. Clair's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or College Writing course before starting a post-secondary programme, or take an English pathway programme at one of the college's partner institutions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does St. Clair College need?+

110 for diplomas and graduate certificates and 120 for degrees and special diplomas.

What Duolingo score does St. Clair need for Practical Nursing?+

120, the level for degree programmes and special diplomas.

How old can my Duolingo test be for St. Clair?+

Within two years of the date you submit your application.

What is St. Clair's IELTS equivalent for diplomas?+

IELTS Academic overall band 6.0.

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Guide updated on 1 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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