Duolingo 125 to IELTS
Duolingo 125 equals IELTS 6.5 by Duolingo's official table (2022, rechecked in October 2025).
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Duolingo 125 is about
IELTSBands 4.0–9.0
6.5
Duolingo, 2022 table, rechecked 2025
Duolingo 125 is about IELTS 6.5.
Get a study plan for 6.5Universities that accept Duolingo 125
This score meets each university's own minimum for this test, as stated on its website and checked in the last six months. Courses can ask for more.
| University | Country | IELTS, undergrad | IELTS, postgrad | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | United States | 7.0 | 7.0 | 125 |
| Duke University | United States | 7.0 | 7.0 | 125 |
| McGill University | Canada | 6.5 | – | 125 |
| Simon Fraser University | Canada | 6.5 | – | 125 |
| The University of Western Australia | Australia | 6.5 | 6.5 | 125 |
| American College of Greece | Greece | 6.5 | 6.5 | 125 |
| Duke Kunshan University | China | 7.0 | 7.0 | 125 |
| Cranfield University | United Kingdom | – | 6.5 | 120 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Duolingo 125 in IELTS?
Duolingo 125 equals IELTS 6.5 by Duolingo's official table (2022, rechecked in October 2025).
What CEFR level is Duolingo 125?
Duolingo 125 matches IELTS 6.5, which is CEFR B2, Upper intermediate. You follow the main ideas of complex texts and talk with native speakers without strain on either side. The IELTS partners call 6.5 a borderline band: it sits between B2 and C1.
Which universities accept Duolingo 125?
For example Boston University, Duke University, and McGill University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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