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About Duolingo English Test

Duolingo English Test is an online examination platform to test proficiency in the English language. The candidates have the liberty to take this test on their personal computers or laptops, right from the comfort of their house. The DET exam checks the reading, writing, speaking, and listening ability towards the language. 

The Duolingo test seeks to provide reasonable access to education that is beneficial and fast at the same time. The exam duration lasts for hardly an hour and there is no such need to fix a prior appointment to take this test. It has an upgraded section where it offers the candidates a 10-minute video interview and records their responses to open-minded questions. The modern technology for the evaluation of the test makes it easier to certify the candidates. This smart technology also understands the ability of a candidate by changing the difficulty level of the questions according to the answers given by them. This smart process through the technology helps in certifying the candidates in the most relevant way possible.

Examination Pattern

As discussed earlier, DET has four sections to test the English proficiency level of a candidate for which the evaluation method uses both the human raters and automated scoring methods. The test is conducted in an online proctored manner to ensure the clarity, honesty and security of the entire process. Some are—

• Before the beginning process of the Duolingo English Test, the system checks the stability of both the microphones and speakers of the candidates.

• It also collects the relevant information of the candidate in the process and provides some set of rules for them which they have to accept to continue with the test.

• The candidates are required to refrain from using phones or any electronic gadgets, reading or writing notes, leaving the screen preview, communicating unless instructed, leaving from the web, looking away from the screen, and also allowing others during the test.

    To provide a clearer picture of the DET exam pattern, we have provided in a table below : 

Examination Dates

The Duolingo English Test can be taken from anywhere at any time by the candidates. The liberty of taking the exam two times a month is granted to the candidates. Generally, the results are declared within two days after the exam. The candidate may get the results of the two exams taken in a month, which starts from the completion date of the first exam. If a candidate fails to get certified by any chance, his attempt for the test will not be counted.

Examination Scores

The Duolingo exam score of a candidate is reported on a scale of 160 in 5 points increments. These scores are following the 'Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)', an international parameter of language mastery. 

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate would require some of these things to take the test —

• A personal computer or a laptop with a webcam.

• Strong network access.

• Candidate's passport/ driving license/ a government ID proof.

• A supported browser.

• A microphone.

• Speakers.

• A quiet setting with a sufficient amount of light.

Examination Fee

The Duolingo English Test has an interesting and different technique, as compared to any other English proficiency test as it allows a candidate to appear for the exam from their house. The charges for the registration and exam centre allotment are not present in this case. All that a candidate needs to pay to take the test is $49 (3,570.63 INR).

How to Apply

To take the test, the candidates must follow the steps given below—

1. Visit the official website of the Duolingo English Test.

2. Sign up or log in to the website by putting in the required details.

3. Select the interest from the list given on the website.

4. Now, the candidate can choose to take a practice test, buy the test or take the final test.

5. The result is declared within two days of taking the test.

Benefits of Taking the Examination

The benefits of taking the Duolingo English Test are— 

• It allows the candidate to take the test from their home without travelling to the exam hall.

• It is reasonable enough as the exam fee costs around $49 (3,570.63 INR).

• This test allows the candidate to appear for multiple practice tests before appearing for the final one.

• The result for the exam is declared within two days from the date of completion.

Career Scope after Exam

Duolingo English Test is helpful enough to ensure admissions in various international schools. The test score of Duolingo is accepted in various countries like– Canada, Japan, China, the USA, Germany, etc. It is also helpful in finding a job or promotional opportunity in various countries around the globe. The test ratings of the Duolingo English Test have the same weightage as the test ratings of IELTS and TOEFL.