Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
William & Mary IELTS level
From William & Mary's undergraduate English language proficiency page. The page says no score on TOEFL or IELTS guarantees admission.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 7 or above overall | TOEFL 100 (on or before 20 Jan 2026) or 5 (from 21 Jan 2026); Duolingo if TOEFL and IELTS are not available |
| Graduate and professional schools | Set by each school | See the school's own admissions page |
TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE
TOEFL is the test William & Mary strongly recommends, and the later score can come from a single test date or ETS's MyBest calculation. The school code for TOEFL is 5115.
The page accepts Duolingo only if you do not have access to TOEFL or IELTS, and it gives no Duolingo minimum. PTE is not mentioned, and the page lists no English test waivers.
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How to check
The page above covers undergraduate admission only. William & Mary's graduate schools, such as law, business and education, publish their own English requirements, so read your school's page before booking a test.
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the requirement William & Mary sets for admission, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture, see IELTS for the USA.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your William & Mary programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where William & Mary 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 does William & Mary need?+
For undergraduates, an overall IELTS Academic band score of 7 or above.
What TOEFL score does William & Mary want?+
100 for tests on or before 20 January 2026, or 5 on the TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026.
Does William & Mary accept Duolingo?+
Yes, if you do not have access to TOEFL or IELTS. No minimum is published on the page.
Does William & Mary accept PTE?+
PTE is not mentioned on the undergraduate page.
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Guide updated on 29 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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