What is the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a fast, affordable, and widely accepted English proficiency test for university admissions worldwide. It is entirely online and adaptive, meaning the difficulty level changes based on your answers.

✅ Fully online & can be taken from home
✅ Accepted by 4,000+ universities worldwide
✅ Faster results – get scores in 48 hours
✅ More affordable than IELTS or TOEFL

Why Take the Duolingo English Test?

✅ Fast & Convenient – Take it anytime, anywhere
✅ Affordable – Costs only $59 (cheaper than IELTS & TOEFL)
✅ Universally Accepted – Recognized by universities in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and Europe
✅ No Need to Visit a Test Center – Take it from the comfort of your home
✅ Quick Results – Get your score within 48 hours

Duolingo English Test Format

The test lasts only 1 hour and includes:

Section
Duration
Details
Adaptive Test
45 minutes
Tests reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills with AI-driven questions
Video Interview & Writing Sample
10 minutes
Respond to open-ended prompts to evaluate communication skills
✅ Scoring: 10-160 scale (similar to TOEFL/IELTS equivalency)
✅ AI-powered adaptive test adjusts to your proficiency level

Duolingo English Test vs. IELTS & TOEFL

Feature
Duolingo
IELTS
TOEFL
Test Mode
Online (at home)
Test Center
Test Center
Duration
1 hour
2 hours 45 mins
3 hours
Results
Within 48 hours
3-5 days
6-10 days
Cost
$59
$185+
$195+
Universities Accepting
4000+
11,000+
11,500+
Speaking Section
AI-evaluated interview
Human examiner
Recorded responses

🎯 Best for students looking for a quick, affordable, and flexible test!

Who Accepts the Duolingo English Test?

✔ Top universities in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia & Europe
✔ Institutions offering undergraduate & postgraduate programs
✔ Many universities that previously required TOEFL/IELTS now accept Duolingo
🔍 Tip: Check your university’s official website to confirm if they accept DET scores.

How to Prepare for the Duolingo English Test?

📌 Familiarize Yourself with the Format – Understand question types & adaptive testing
📌 Practice Regularly – Use official Duolingo practice tests
📌 Enhance Listening & Speaking Skills – Practice with AI tools or language partners
📌 Improve Writing & Grammar – Write short essays & practice summarization
📌 Simulate Test Conditions – Take practice tests in a quiet, distraction-free environment

Why Choose Covan Educom for Duolingo Test Prep?

🎯 Expert Trainers – Learn strategies from English test specialists
📚 Comprehensive Study Material – Get access to exclusive prep resources
📈 Personalized Feedback – Improve your weaknesses with targeted training
🖥 Mock Tests & Simulations – Experience real test conditions before taking the exam
🎓 Proven Track Record – Students score 120+ consistently!

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