Duolingo English Test
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a standardized test of English language (similar to TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC), designed to be internet- rather than paper-based. DET was developed by Duolingo and grew in popularity and acceptance at universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The test is used by over 5,000 university admissions offices including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and Yale. Ireland accepts the test as part of its student visa program. DET is an online, adaptive test, and uses an algorithm to adapt the difficulty of the test as the test taker progresses. Universities in the UK such as the London School of Economics, Imperial College London, Kingston University, University of Southampton, Middlesex University also accept the Duolingo test.
| Acronym | DET |
|---|---|
| Type | Internet-based standardized test |
| Developer / administrator | Duolingo |
| Knowledge / skills tested | English receptive and productive skills |
| Purpose | To assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers. |
| Year started | 2016 |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Score / grade range | 10-160 |
| Score / grade validity | 2 years |
| Offered | Anytime, anywhere |
| Countries / regions | Globally Available on a Desktop or Laptop Computer with a Camera and Microphone |
| Languages | English |
| Fee | $59 |
| Scores / grades used by | Harvard Business School, Harvard Medical School, Stanford (Undergraduate Admissions), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Undergraduate Admissions) and over 5000+ other institutions around the world |
| Website | englishtest |
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.