The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a standardized English language proficiency test for non-native speakers administered by an American educational technology company, Duolingo, Inc. The test results are usually ready within 48 hours of completing the test. Thousands of universities and colleges around the world accept the test as proof of a candidate’s mastery of the English language.
Types/Versions of the Duolingo English Test
There’s only one version of the Duolingo English Test and it’s computer-based.
Sections and Grading of the Duolingo English Test
The Duolingo English Test has an overall score and four sub-scores each reported on a scale of 10-160. The sub-scores are reported on literacy, comprehension, conversation, and production. The overall score is NOT an average of the four sub- scores.
The exam which lasts for sixty minutes is divided into three sections: introduction and onboarding, adaptive test, writing sample and speaking sample. The adaptive test is the only graded part of the test. The results of the writing and speaking section are recorded and sent to schools along with your test results.
What’s a Pass Duolingo English Test Score?
A pass Duolingo score is non-existent. A pass score is one that gets you into your target institution, and different institutions have varying requirements. A score of 120 and above is considered excellent, and will get you into many good schools. While there’s no minimum score that’s set in stone, it’s a good idea not to go below 100 as you’ll struggle to find schools that accept such scores. You can check out how the Duolingo English Test scores compare to other English tests like the IETS and TOEFL here.
Validity Period of Duolingo English Test
The Duolingo English Test scores are valid for two years from the date of the test.
Why People Get Low Duolingo English Test Scores
People perform poorly on the Duolingo English Test mainly due to insufficient preparation and unnecessary haste during the test. To kickstart your preparation on time with relevant materials so as to score high on test day, check out our free resources. We also have a free practice test that you can take to access your readiness level for the actual exam.
Tips for Scoring High in the Diolingo English Test
Use all of the time allotted to each question to answer it —there’s no extra points for answering quickly. While it’s important to be time conscious during the test, avoid looking at the timer too often as it can become a distraction and negatively impact your performance. Before registering for the test, take as many practice tests as possible to identify any weak areas and improve on them.
Tutorial/Training/Prep Courses for ACT
We have excellent Duolingo prep courses that help candidates prepare for and ace their tests. If you need help with improving your English language skills, we have
experienced private tutors on standby to help. Our free Duolingo test provides you with a snippet of what’s in our paid prep courses.
Test Dates
There are no specific test dates for the Duolingo English Test. The test can be taken anytime/day during the year.