University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Wentworth Institute of Technology?

Wentworth Institute of Technology asks applicants whose first language is not English for a Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher. DET, TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic scores are valid for two years, and older scores are not accepted. Wentworth also accepts completion of set levels at partner English schools in Boston, such as Approach ISC and ASC English.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Wentworth Duolingo minimum

From Wentworth's English proficiency requirement page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
All applicants whose first language is not English105Official score from DET
Partner English school routeSet levelFor example ASC English Level 5 or Approach ISC B2

How Wentworth handles Duolingo scores

Wentworth asks for official exam scores, and the table lists DET as where to send Duolingo results. DET, TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic scores are valid for two years, and older scores are not accepted.

The page sets no Duolingo subscore minimum, unlike TOEFL, which has a subsection floor.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5 overall with no subscore below 5.5.

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If your Duolingo score is below 105

Wentworth has agreements with English schools in Boston, with Approach ISC and ASC English preferred. Completing the listed level, for example ELS Level 112, EF Level C1-1 or CELOP Level 8, can replace the test, with a letter of recommendation from the centre director or English teacher.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Wentworth need?+

105 or higher.

How long is a Duolingo score valid for Wentworth?+

Two years. Older scores are not accepted.

Can an English school replace the test at Wentworth?+

Yes. Completing a listed level at a partner school, with a recommendation letter, meets the requirement.

What is Wentworth's IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 6.5 with no subscore below 5.5.

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