The Duolingo English Test is an internationally recognised English language proficiency examination. The scores for the Duolingo English Test can be used to satisfy English language proficiency requirements for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. English language proficiency scores are required for students who are from non-English speaking nations or who do not have English as their first language. Though it is not as widely accepted as other English language proficiency exams, Duolingo is now accepted by over 1000 institutions across the world, with its biggest advantage being the fact that it can be taken online anytime anywhere, finishing the test in 1 hour and getting the results in 2 days. The Duolingo English Test scores are valid for up to 2 years from the exam date.
Duolingo Eligibility Criteria
There is no specific eligibility requirement for the Duolingo English Test except that
-
The candidate should ideally be at least 16 years of age.
-
If the candidate is under 18 years of age, then he or she might need to submit a proof of parental consent in order to be eligible to sit for the examination.
Duolingo Application Process
In order to apply for the Duolingo English test, a candidate must create an account on the official website through the following procedure:
-
The candidate must go to the official Duolingo website https://englishtest.duolingo.com/ and register by clicking on the 'Take a Test' link/button.
-
Using the login details, the candidate can log into the Duolingo account. Once ready with the necessary technical requirements and test environment, candidate can take the test.
-
The Duolingo English Test costs USD $ 49.
-
Candidate will have 90 days to take a test starting from original purchase date, i.e., after paying the application fees.
Duolingo Preparation Tips
The Duolingo English Test is an assessment of real-world language ability and measures real-world usage. Improving overall proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening will be a good preparation for the test.
Read the tips below to make the most of the Duolingo English Test!
📺 Watch a video walkthrough
See a short summary of the test experience to get to know the format—it only takes 3 minutes!
📝 Take a free practice test
Try sample test questions so you will know what to expect on the real test in order to do your best. The sample test is free, and you can take it as many times as you want! When completed, the sample test provides an estimated score range.
Keep in mind that the sample test is shorter (only 8 minutes), it is not proctored, and the score range is unofficial and less accurate.
💻 Prepare your test environment
Because the Duolingo English Test is taken online from your computer, you’ll want to make sure to have everything you need to avoid encountering any difficulties when taking the test. You must have:
A government-issued photo ID
A quiet, well-lit room
About 1 hour of uninterrupted time
A computer equipped with a front-facing camera
An internet connection and compatible browser
⏱️ Understand the rules
After you complete the test, proctors will review your test video to ensure that you followed the rules, including but not limited to: not wearing earphones, not interacting with others, not using your phone or other devices, and not looking offscreen. It’s important to follow these rules during the test, or you’ll need to take it again. The test rules are outlined in the FAQs and in the instructions at the beginning of the exam.
🌟 Showcase yourself!
At the end of the test, there is a video and writing sample. Both are included when you share your results with a university. This is a great opportunity for an admissions team to learn more about you, and for you to showcase yourself and your English ability. You will have a choice of 2 question topics for both the video and writing sample, and will be asked to speak for 1 - 3 minutes and write for up to 5 minutes.
Don’t worry—there is a timer that will keep track for you, and you will be able to review your responses before you share your results with institutions. If you aren’t happy with your performance, you can take the test again!
Duolingo Exam Pattern
The exam portion of the Duolingo English Test contains a series of speaking, reading, writing, and listening exercises. This portion is graded. The second, ungraded portion of the exam consists of a video interview and writing sample. In each section, the test taker will be able to respond to one of two prompts offered.
For a quick walkthrough of the test experience, register, log in and take a Practice Test.
Each test taker's proficiency is reported as a holistic score on a scale from 10 – 160. The scores align to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), an international standard of language proficiency.
Duolingo Exam Centers
Exam center is not applicable. DET can be taken right from the comfort of your home.
Documents Required for Duolingo
Current valid government issued passport
Duolingo Result
The result for the Duolingo English test is generally available within 48 hours of completing the test. After your test has been graded and reviewed, your results will be emailed to you at the email address provided during registration. You can also log in to the Duolingo English Test website to view your complete test history and results.
For any more queries, visit https://testcenter.zendesk.com/hc/en-us