IS DUOLINGO ACCEPTED FOR STUDENT VISA? PLZ HELP ASAP

[Qaari Siddique]

I gave my IELTS and the results were shocking unfortunately. Got 6 in two, 7 in one but a low score of 5 in reading.
My college advised me to take duolingo test, I got 125 in that.
Got my letter of acceptance, so should i apply for my student visa?
Or should I give IELTS again, thanks.
January 2021 intake btw, i can extend it till september, but just wanna make this sure,

 

[Naturgrl]

Are you applying through SDS? If yes, you need a minimum of 6 for all sections. Duolingo is not accepted.

 

[Qaari Siddique]

Are you applying through SDS? If yes, you need a minimum of 6 for all sections. Duolingo is not accepted.

I don't want to apply through SDS.

 

[Naturgrl]

I don't want to apply through SDS.

If you aren’t applying through SDS, you need the minimum requirement as outlined in your school program. Low IELTS scores can factor into refusals. Where do you live because it is Nov 1 and processing takes months?

 

[Qaari Siddique]

I'm from Pakistan, I'm extending my plan to september.
So I'm gonna apply for my visa 4-5 months before my semester starts.
Will Duolingo be accepted or do I have to take my IELTS exam one more time?

 

[Naturgrl]

I'm from Pakistan, I'm extending my plan to september.
So I'm gonna apply for my visa 4-5 months before my semester starts.
Will Duolingo be accepted or do I have to take my IELTS exam one more time?

Duolingo is not accepted. If you have to take the IELTS then take it again.