University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Western University?

Western University's School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies lists 115 as the minimum acceptable Duolingo English Test score for international graduate applicants whose first language is not English. The result must come from a test taken within the last two years. Individual programmes may set their own higher English requirements, so confirm with the department you are applying to.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Western Duolingo minimum

From Western's international graduate admissions page. This guide covers graduate entry only; Western's undergraduate English proficiency page did not show test scores when read.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Graduate (master's and doctoral)115Minimum acceptable score; test within the last two years

How Western handles Duolingo results

Applicants whose first language is not English must show satisfactory achievement within the last two years on one of the listed tests. The page gives no Duolingo subscore requirement.

For comparison, the same page lists IELTS Academic with a minimum acceptable score of 6.5.

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If your Duolingo score is below 115

The Western English Language Centre offers conditional admission to graduate studies for eligible students who complete its programme in place of a proficiency test. Western also runs a pathway for international applicants to the Master of Engineering and Master of Data Analytics through Western International College.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Western University need for graduate school?+

115 is the minimum acceptable Duolingo English Test score.

How recent must my Duolingo score be for Western?+

Within the last two years.

Is there a route if my Duolingo score is too low for Western?+

Yes. The Western English Language Centre offers conditional admission to eligible students who complete its programme.

What is Western's graduate IELTS equivalent?+

IELTS Academic 6.5.

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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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