Though we offer option to Study in the UK without IELTS, we are getting many enquiries on the acceptance of the Duolingo English Test or DET. It is a modern language proficiency tool designed for today’s international students and institutions. It comprises of video interview and writing sample with an accessible, efficient and secure testing experience.
During the current COVID-19 lockdown situation, many students who have planned to take IELTS, TOEFL and PTE tests are not able to appear for the tests. It is still not clear when these test centers will be operational. Duolingo English Test (DET) is a computer-based online English test which a student can appear from anywhere. Yes, you just need a computer or laptop with a decent internet connection.
This test can be taken at your convenience. The benefit of this test is that it is less expensive, more flexible and the results are much faster. Currently, test results are being accepted by many universities and the list will grow in future.
There are many benefits of Duolingo English Test (DET)
- You don’t have to visit the test center as it can be taken from the confort of your home
- Multiple mock tests can be performed before the actual test
- It is cost-effective as the fees are about $49
- The duration of the test is 45-60 minutes
- Test results are given within 48 hours of completing the test
It is quite easy and convenient to take the test. During the first 5 minutes, you will be introduced to the rules to be followed. Then for the next 45 minutes, you will be given a set of questions to test your Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing skills. In the end, you will be given a topic and you need to write on a given topic within 3-5 minutes. Last 10 minutes will be a video recording of the answers given by the student on the screen.
Below are the score comparisons between DET, IELTS and TOFEL
| Duolingo Scores | TOEFL iBT | IELTS Academic |
| 10 to 25 | 0 | 1.5 to 2.5 |
| 30 to 40 | 1 to 8 | 3.0 |
| 45 to 50 | 9 to 19 | 3.5 |
| 55 to 60 | 20 to 31 | 4.0 |
| 65 to 70 | 32 to 43 | 4.5 |
| 75 to 80 | 44 to 55 | 5.0 |
| 85 to 90 | 56 to 67 | 5.5 |
| 95 to 100 | 68 to 79 | 6.0 |
| 105 to 110 | 80 to 91 | 6.5 |
| 115 to 120 | 92 to 102 | 7.0 |
| 125 to 130 | 103 to 112 | 7.5 |
| 135 to 140 | 113 to 118 | 8.0 |
| 145 to 150 | 119 | 8.5 |
| 155 to 160 | 120 | 9.0 |
A score of 90-115 which is CEFR B2 level will open up options for the student – some UK universities are also offering admission with additional English language courses if the desired score on Duolingo is not attained.
We are a UK based British Council certified foreign education consultants and have got 100% visa success in the September 2019 and January 2020 intakes. We deal in TEF gold and silver rated universities in the UK. We also offer options to Study in the UK without IELTS.
If you have any further question like – how and when you should appear for the Duolingo English Test, is it really required for you to take the test, can there be alternatives? – Pplease contact us on our India numbers; +91 997 860 2450 or our UK numbers; +44 786 122 8856 I + 44 208 004 8556. You can also mail us on info@focusedu.org
