University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for the University of King's College?

The University of King's College in Halifax asks undergraduate applicants who need to prove English proficiency for a minimum Duolingo English Test score of 120. No subscores are stated. Scores should be sent directly from the testing agency to the Registrar's Office. Three years of full-time English-medium secondary study, or one year post-secondary, may remove the need for a test.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

King's Duolingo minimum

From King's undergraduate English language requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate admission120Minimum score; no subscores stated

How King's handles Duolingo scores

Applicants should arrange for test scores to be sent directly from the testing agency to the Registrar's Office, University of King's College, 6350 Coburg Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The page gives no validity period.

For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band lower than 6.0.

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If your Duolingo score is below 120

If you studied full-time in an English-language institution for three years or more at secondary level, or one year at post-secondary level, you may not need to submit proof of English. International high school results, such as IB English, can also count at the levels listed.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does the University of King's College need?+

A minimum of 120 for undergraduate admission.

Does King's set Duolingo subscores?+

The page states an overall minimum only.

How do I send Duolingo results to King's?+

Have them sent directly from the testing agency to the Registrar's Office.

What is King's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 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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