Tests
Duolingo English Test
Also called DET
What is the Duolingo English Test?
The Duolingo English Test is a computer-adaptive English test taken online at home, scored out of 160, with results usually returned within two days. Acceptance is uneven: many US and Canadian institutions take it, fewer in the UK and Ireland, and visa authorities may still require an approved test even where the university accepts DET.
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Who needs the Duolingo English Test?
Applicants who need a fast or cheaper English result, and who have confirmed both the university and the visa route accept it.
Common mistakes
- Assuming university acceptance means visa acceptance
- Taking it without checking the specific programme's score requirement