Duolingo English Test

The Duolingo English Test (DET), is a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. DET was developed by education technology company Duolingo and released in 2016. The test is used by many universities and institutions as an accepted measure of English proficiency.[1] Ireland accepts the test as part of its student visa program.[2] DET is an online, adaptive test.[2] Few universities in UK such as Kingston University, University of Southampton, Middlesex University, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Exeter, Cardiff Metropolitan University also accept the Duolingo test.[3]

Duolingo English Test
AcronymDET
Typeonline
Developer / administratorDuolingo
Knowledge / skills testedEnglish receptive and productive skills
Year started2016
Score / grade range10-160
LanguagesEnglish
Websiteenglishtest.duolingo.com

The Duolingo English Test is entirely computer-based and can be taken from any location with an internet connection. The test is scored on a scale of 10-160, with scores above 120 considered to be proficient in English. The test is adaptive, which means that the difficulty level of the questions adjusts to the test-taker's ability level.

One of the main advantages of the Duolingo English Test is its convenience and accessibility. Test-takers can take the test at any time, from anywhere in the world, and receive their results within 48 hours. Additionally, the test is affordable and typically costs less than other English proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS.


Linking DET Score Ranges to other scores
TOEFL iBT Score (0-100) IELTS Academic Band (0-9) Duolingo English Test (10-160)
120 8.5-9 160
119 8 155
117-118 150
113-116 7.5 145
109-112 140
104-108 7 135
98-103 130
93-97 6.5 125
87-92 120
82-86 6 115
76-81 110
70-75 105
65-69 5.5 100
59-64 95
53-58 5 90
47-52 85
41-46 80
35-40 4.5 75
30-34 70
24-29 65
0-23 0-4 10-60
Sample: TOEFL iBT data included 328 official score reports and 1,095 self-reported scores. IELTS Academic data included 1,643 official score reports and 4,420 self-reported scores[4]
  • Note: the above comparison scores are provided by Duolingo, the company that creates the DET test.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Duolingo English Test Gains Support, Questions Remain". VOA. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  2. Yim, Noah (4 March 2022). "Duolingo trying to get government to okay its test for international students". News.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  3. "Which top UK universities accept Duolingo?". edvoy. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  4. "Duolingo English Test". englishtest.duolingo.com. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
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