Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Westcliff English scores by level
From Westcliff's international students admissions page, which lists undergraduate and graduate minimums and how long each result stays valid.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 5.5 (valid 2 years) | TOEFL iBT 4.0 (legacy 60), Duolingo 95, PTE 50, iTEP 3.7 |
| Graduate | 6.0 (valid 2 years) | TOEFL iBT 4.5 (legacy 79), Duolingo 105, PTE 58, iTEP 3.9 |
Medium of instruction and other routes
The most popular options listed are a letter from your foreign high school (for undergraduates) or university (for graduates) confirming English was the medium of instruction, or a transcript showing English instruction. Transcripts need 30 semester credit hours with an average of C or higher for undergraduates, or B or higher for graduate applicants.
The page lists many more tests, including Cambridge B2 First (160 or 170), Oxford ELLT (6 or 7), LanguageCert Academic (60 or 70), CAEL (60 or 70) and TOEFL Essentials (6.5 or 8). PTE results are listed as valid for three years.
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How to check your score
Westcliff's page does not set IELTS band minimums. Separate checklists cover new F-1 students, students transferring an F-1 record and online applicants, so use the one that matches your situation.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Westcliff programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Westcliff University 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 Westcliff University require?+
IELTS Academic 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.0 for graduate programmes.
Does Westcliff accept a medium of instruction letter instead of IELTS?+
Yes. A letter from your previous high school or university confirming English was the medium of instruction is listed as an accepted option.
What PTE score does Westcliff need?+
PTE 50 for undergraduates and 58 for graduate study, valid for three years.
Does Westcliff accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 95 for undergraduates and 105 for graduate programmes.
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Guide updated on 30 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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