IELTS 5.0 to Duolingo
IELTS 5.0 equals Duolingo English Test 80–90 by Duolingo's official table (2022, rechecked in October 2025).
IELTS 5.0 is about Duolingo 80–90.
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IELTS 5.0 by section
Since October 2025, Duolingo also compares its four subscores with IELTS skill bands.
| Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo · Duolingo, Oct 2025 | 85–90 | 85–95 | 80–90 | 85–90 |
Universities that accept IELTS 5.0
This band meets each university's overall IELTS minimum, as stated on its own website and checked in the last six months. Courses can ask for more, and most also set a minimum for each skill.
| University | Country | IELTS, undergrad | IELTS, postgrad | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State University | United States | 5.0 | 6.0 | 115 |
| Texas Southern University | United States | 5.0 | 6.0 | 105 |
| Al-Farabi Kazakh National University | Kazakhstan | 5.0 | – | 80 |
| L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University | Kazakhstan | 5.0 | 5.0 | 80 |
| Ajou University in Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 5.0 | – | – |
| Inha University in Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 5.0 | – | – |
| University of Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 5.0 | 6.0 | – |
| UCSI University | Malaysia | 5.0 | 5.0 | – |
Frequently asked questions
What is IELTS 5.0 in Duolingo?
IELTS 5.0 equals Duolingo English Test 80–90 by Duolingo's official table (2022, rechecked in October 2025).
What CEFR level is IELTS 5.0?
IELTS 5.0 is CEFR B1, Intermediate. You handle familiar topics, everyday situations and simple connected text. The IELTS partners call 5.0 a borderline band: it sits between B1 and B2.
Which universities accept IELTS 5.0?
For example Morgan State University, Texas Southern University, and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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