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Score Requirements by Country
Find the English-test and admission score you need for your destination — then practise free until you hit it.
⚡ Quick answer: Most universities ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (≈ TOEFL 80–90 / PTE 58–64); top universities want IELTS 7.0+. Visa minimums can differ from university minimums. Exact requirements vary by course and country — use the table below, then confirm on the official page.
English-test & admission score requirements by country
| Test | Country | Typical requirement |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 🇨🇦 Canada | CLB 7 = Band 6.0 in each skill (Express Entry); universities typically 6.5 overall |
| IELTS | 🇦🇺 Australia | Competent 6.0 each · Proficient 7.0 each · Superior 8.0 each; universities ~6.5 overall |
| IELTS | 🇬🇧 UK | IELTS UKVI 5.5 each (degree study, CEFR B2); universities usually 6.5 overall |
| IELTS | 🇺🇸 USA | 6.5–7.0 overall for most universities; top programmes 7.0–7.5 |
| IELTS | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Skilled Migrant 6.5 overall; student visas vary by level |
| PTE | 🇦🇺 Australia | Competent 50 · Proficient 65 · Superior 79; universities ~58–65 |
| PTE | 🇨🇦 Canada | Accepted for Express Entry since 2023; CLB 9 ≈ PTE 60 across skills |
| PTE | 🇬🇧 UK | UKVI B2 ≈ PTE 59; universities ~58–65 |
| TOEFL | 🇺🇸 USA | 80–100 typical; Ivy League / top programmes 100+ |
| TOEFL | 🇨🇦 Canada | 86–90 for most universities |
| TOEFL | 🇩🇪 Germany | 80–95 for English-taught Master's programmes |
| CELPIP | 🇨🇦 Canada | PR Express Entry CLB 9 = CELPIP 9 each; citizenship CLB 4 (Speaking & Listening) |
| DET | 🇺🇸 USA | 105–120 typical; top universities 120+ |
| DET | 🇨🇦 Canada | 110–120 for most universities |
| GRE | 🇺🇸 USA | Competitive 155+ Verbal & Quant; top STEM 165+ Quant |
| GRE | 🇨🇦 Canada | 300+ combined competitive; varies widely by programme |
| GRE | 🇩🇪 Germany | 155+ Quant for many English-taught MS programmes |
| GMAT | 🇺🇸 USA | Top MBA average ~645–655 (Focus); M7 schools 685+ |
| GMAT | 🇮🇳 India | ISB & top IIM ~685+ (Focus, ≈700+ old scale) |
| GMAT | 🇬🇧 UK | LBS / Oxford / Cambridge ~685+ (Focus) |
Guidance only — minimums change and vary by course/university/visa. Always confirm on the official source.
How to use this
- Find your destination + test in the table and open its page for the full breakdown.
- Aim 0.5–1 band (or the equivalent) above the minimum — it widens your options and helps with scholarships and visas.
- Not sure of your level? Take a free full-length mock test and see your gap instantly.
- Remember university vs visa requirements can differ — check both.
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