Peterborough, Canada
Trent University: English test requirements
Undergraduate applicants have one university-wide table of minimum scores, and the School of Graduate Studies sets its own slightly higher set. Duolingo is accepted for undergraduate entry only.
Checked on 2 Nov 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG 6.5
PG 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG 4.5 / 86
PG 4.5 / 93
PTE Academic
UG 59
PG 60
Duolingo English Test
UG 115
PG Not accepted
Undergraduate
Applies to applicants whose first language is not English. Exemptions cover the IB diploma taught in English, British curriculum English (C at O-Level or AS/A Levels taught in English), three years at an English-medium secondary school, two years at an English-medium college or one year at an English-medium university. Results from a recognised Canadian university English testing service may also be considered. Proof requested in an offer is due by 1 July (September entry), 1 November (January) or 1 March (May). Applicants who fall short can use a partner pathway such as the Oxford International Digital Institute course.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | no band below 6.0 | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT / iBT Special Home Edition | 4.5 (2026 onwards) / 86 (pre 2026) | 2026 onwards: minimum 4.0 in writing. Pre 2026: minimum writing score of 20 | Accepted |
| Pearson PTE Academic (in-person and online) | 59 | no section minimum stated | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | 115 | no subscore minimum stated | AcceptedUndergraduate applications only. |
| Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 176 | no sub-score below 169 | Accepted |
| Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT) | 7 | no band below 6 | Accepted |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70-74 | no score below 65 | Accepted |
| CAEL / CAEL Online | 60 | no component minimum stated | Accepted |
“English Language Proficiency requirements are subject to change without prior notice.”
English language proficiency requirements for undergraduate applicants
Graduate
Required of all applicants regardless of citizenship or country of origin, unless exempt. Tests must be taken within 24 months of the application. Two or more years of university study in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA gives an exemption; two years of English-medium university study elsewhere may be accepted as alternate proof. TOEFL institution code 0896.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | no band below 6.0 | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT, iBT Home Edition, iBT Paper Edition | 4.5 / 93 (tests taken before 1 January 2026) | 4.5 score: Writing 4.5, Speaking 4.0. Tests before 1 January 2026: Speaking 22, Writing 22 | Accepted |
| PTE Academic (in-person or online) | 60 | no sub-score below 60 | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not acceptedThe page states Duolingo is not accepted by the School of Graduate Studies. | |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 176 | no sub-score below 169 | Accepted |
| CAEL / CAEL Online | 60 | at least 60 in Writing | Accepted |
“Please note: Duolingo is not accepted by the School of Graduate Studies at Trent.”
Graduate Studies: international applicants
Other tests the university lists
- Results from a recognised Canadian university English language testing service (undergraduate, considered case by case)
- Oxford International Digital Institute pathway course (undergraduate)
The page says these are not accepted
- Duolingo English Test (graduate)
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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