120 overall and 120 Production
Scope: Undergraduate English language requirement; tests from July 1, 2024.
| Policy | DET overall | IELTS requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate English language requirement | 120 | 6.5; no band below 6.0 |
These are the university’s own requirements for each test. The IELTS column is not a conversion of the DET column.
Subscores and program differences
Production must be at least 120. It is the integrated Writing-and-Speaking subscore, not the individual Writing score. The undergraduate English course requirement is separate from English proficiency testing.
Sending your result and checking dates
Wait until you receive your U of T applicant number. Then send your certified result from your DET account to University of Toronto – Undergraduate, adding that applicant number as requested.
Confirm the current instructions for your program and intake on the official Toronto admissions page.
How the DET score compares with IELTS
DET 120 compares with IELTS 6.5 in Duolingo’s overall concordance. Toronto sets its own test requirements, shown above; those requirements take precedence for your application.
Explore the DET 120 comparison or use the full DET to IELTS converter and its official sources.
Practice around your remaining requirement
If Production is below 120, review your Writing and Speaking performance before planning another test. A higher overall score cannot by itself satisfy the separate Production requirement.
PrepEx scores are independent practice estimates, not official DET results. Meeting a test threshold does not guarantee admission.
Check the policy before applying
Source: University of Toronto — official admissions requirements. Reviewed by PrepEx on .
This is an independent summary of the stated policy. Recheck program, campus, exemption, and intake details with the university. Inclusion does not imply a partnership with or endorsement of PrepEx.
Considering TOEFL instead? Read the separate Toronto TOEFL requirements. Each test’s policy is independently set.
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