Duolingo

About the test

The Duolingo English Test is a modern language proficiency tool designed for today’s international students and institutions. It offers an English proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample in an accessible, efficient, and secure testing experience.

Use cases

  • English proficiency requirement

    Use the Duolingo English Test as an alternative to other standardized proficiency tests. The scores are highly correlated to those of the TOEFL and IELTS, and results are available within 48 hours.

  • Interview service

    Review applicants’ impromptu responses to random interview questions that are correlated with their ability. These are a lot less expensive than traditional interview services, but just as revealing.

  • Placement test

    Assess language ability pre-arrival with certified scores that inform course placement or support services.

  • On demand

    Request a Duolingo English Test result from applicants that are lacking other proficiency testing, have borderline scores, or you’d like more information about—all without changing official admissions requirements.

Additional resources

  • Test Security and Integrity

    Learn more about the Duolingo English Test’s innovative security protocols.

    LEARN ABOUT SECURITY

  • Applicant flyer

    Include this flyer in your marketing material for international recruitment.

    DOWNLOAD FLYER

  • Scores

    Learn more about the Duolingo English Test scale, scores, and concordance with the TOEFL, IELTS, and CEFR.

    LEARN ABOUT SCORES

  • API

    Receive Duolingo English Test results into your admissions CRM with an easy-to-integrate API.

    API REFERENCE

  • FAQ

    Review the answers to common questions from students and institutions about the Duolingo English Test.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Institutions

    The Duolingo English Test is used by leading institutions around the world. Learn more about our growing network of institutions.

    SEE ALL INSTITUTIONS