Yes — over 5,000 institutions accept the DET, including many top universities in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Always confirm on your specific university's admissions page, since acceptance and minimum scores vary.
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The one-hour, online, affordable English test accepted by thousands of universities. Learn the format, the 10–160 scoring, how it compares to IELTS, and how to prepare.
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- The one-hour adaptive online format
- The 10–160 score and four subscores
- DET ↔ IELTS ↔ TOEFL comparison
- Which universities accept the DET
- Original practice tasks and tips
- Free 1-to-1 guidance on WhatsApp
- 160
- Maximum score
- ~1 hour
- Test length
- ~2 days
- Results turnaround
- 5,000+
- Institutions accept it
What is the Duolingo English Test?
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a fully online English proficiency test you can take from home in about one hour, on any day, for a fraction of the cost of IELTS or TOEFL. It is computer-adaptive — questions get harder or easier based on your answers — and is accepted by over 5,000 institutions worldwide, including many top universities.
For Bangladeshi applicants the appeal is clear: no test-centre appointment, results in about two days, an unlimited number of free score sends, and a lower fee. Scores are valid for two years.
What you will find here
- The full format and every question type
- Scoring — the 10–160 scale, the four subscores and a DET↔IELTS↔TOEFL comparison
- Which universities accept the DET and how to check
- Original practice tasks and the habits that lift your score
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Practice & tips
Original practice tasks and how to prepare a strong environment.
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Duolingo English Test Practice & Preparation Tips
Original DET sample tasks, a preparation checklist and how to set up a proctoring-safe environment.
Duolingo English Test Scoring & IELTS Comparison
The 10–160 DET scale, the four subscores and an approximate DET ↔ IELTS ↔ TOEFL comparison table.
Duolingo English Test Format — Every Question Type
The one-hour adaptive test broken down — every DET question type plus the ungraded video interview and writing sample.
Frequently asked questions
Approximately, a DET of 115 is comparable to IELTS 6.5, and 120 to IELTS 7.0 (from Duolingo's official comparison). Use the exact requirement your university lists.
The DET is significantly cheaper than IELTS or TOEFL, taken online from home on demand, with results typically within about two days and unlimited free score sends.
Two years from the test date — the same as IELTS and TOEFL.
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