What is IELTS and TOEFL? How can one apply for them? Are they important? What is their difficulty level?
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As an international applicant, showcasing English language proficiency skills during admissions process is required.
IELTS- Nursing courses require IELTS 7.0 with nothing less than 6.5, while some courses require.
TOFEL- Nursing courses require overall
TOEFL minimum score required for St Leo University admission is 45 on iBT. The minimum scores accepted in the other English language tests are
Tests | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
IELTS | 5.0 |
PTE Academic | 35 |
Duolingo | 80 |
Your total TOEFL score is the sum of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing scores. Each section is scored on a new 1.0-6.0 proficiency band scale in 0.5-point increments.
Yes. You must practice "Complete the Words" (filling missing letters) and "Build a Sentence" (unscrambling words). Also, the Speaking section now has "Listen and Repeat" and "Take an Interview" tasks with no preparation time, replacing the old 2025 independent tasks.
Yes! Scores stay valid for 2 years. For a transition period (2026–2028), your score report will show both the new 1.0–6.0 band and a comparable 0–120 score. This helps universities compare your results fairly during the switch.
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