Duolingo for university entry
What is the Duolingo English Test?
The Duolingo English Test is an online language proficiency exam that assesses candidates’ skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The test includes a 45-minute adaptive test that adjusts its difficulty based on the answers provided, and a 15-minute video interview and writing section. You can complete the test in a single sitting at home using a computer and a webcam.
Over 5,500 institutions worldwide accept Duolingo English test results. As a fast, accessible, and cost-effective English language proficiency test, it’s an attractive option for international students looking to meet the English language entry requirements for international university admissions.
What makes the Duolingo English Test different?
Fully online test
You can take the test anytime, anywhere, without the need to set up an appointment or visit a test centre
Adaptive testing
The test adjusts its difficulty in real time based on your answers so you can get an accurate assessment of your skills
Fast results
You will receive your official score within two days or within 12 hours if you choose the Faster Results option.
Affordable
The Duolingo English Test costs USD 60, making it an accessible English language proficiency test for more students worldwide
What is a good Duolingo score?
Different universities have varying score requirements for the Duolingo English Test. Here’s a general comparison of Duolingo scores with IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores:
155–160
9
119–120
145–150
8.5
113–118
135–140
8
104–112
125–130
7.5
93–103
115–120
7
82–92
105–110
6.5
70–81
95–100
6
59–69
85–90
5.5
47–58
75–80
5
35–46
65–70
4.5
24–34
55–60
4
17–23
45–50
3.5
0–17
30–40
3
0–17
20–25
2.5
0–17
15
2
0–17
10
2
0–17
IELTS score: 9
TOEFL iBT score: 119 – 120
Duolingo score: 145 – 150
IELTS score: 8.5
TOEFL iBT score: 113 – 118
IELTS score: 8
TOEFL iBT score: 104 – 112
IELTS score: 7.5
TOEFL iBT score: 93 – 103
IELTS score: 7
TOEFL iBT score: 82 – 92
IELTS score: 6.5
TOEFL iBT score: 82 – 92
Duolingo score: 95 – 100
IELTS score: 6
TOEFL iBT score: 59 – 69
IELTS score: 5.5
TOEFL iBT score: 47 – 58
Duolingo score: 75 – 80
IELTS score: 5
TOEFL iBT score: 35 – 46
Duolingo score: 65 – 70
IELTS score: 4.5
TOEFL iBT score: 24 – 34
IELTS score: 4
TOEFL iBT score: 17 – 23
Duolingo score: 45 – 50
IELTS score: 3.5
TOEFL iBT score: 0 – 17
IELTS score: 3
TOEFL iBT score: 0 – 17
IELTS score: 2.5
TOEFL iBT score: 0 – 17
Duolingo score: 15
IELTS score: 2
TOEFL iBT score: 0 – 17
Duolingo score: 10
IELTS score: 1.5
TOEFL iBT score: 0 – 17
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