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DET Score Requirements by University Level

95-105

Foundation Programs

Community colleges, pathway programs, conditional admission

110-125

Most Universities

Standard requirement for undergraduate and graduate programs

Equivalent to IELTS 6.5-7.0

130+

Top Universities

Ivy League, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge

The DET score scale ranges from 10-160. Compare DET, IELTS & TOEFL scores →


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Reading

Read & Select

Identify legitimate English words from a mix of real and non-existent words to build vocabulary recognition and strengthen reading accuracy.

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Read & Complete

Fill in multiple blanks within connected passages to improve reading comprehension and contextual understanding of vocabulary.

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Fill in the Blanks

Complete sentences by filling in specific missing words to test vocabulary knowledge and grammatical understanding in context.

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Interactive Reading

Complete multiple question types about the same passage, including sentence completion and main idea identification for comprehensive reading skills.

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Speaking

Read Aloud

Read text passages aloud with proper pronunciation, intonation, and natural speaking rhythm to demonstrate oral reading fluency.

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Read Then Speak

Read passages and provide structured spoken responses about the content to show reading comprehension and speaking ability.

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Speak About Photo

Provide detailed spoken descriptions of images using varied vocabulary and clear organization within time constraints.

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Express About Topic

Speak spontaneously about a given topic with clear organization, relevant details, and appropriate language use.

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Listening

Listen & Type

Practice dictation by transcribing spoken sentences exactly as you hear them to improve listening accuracy and spelling skills.

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Listen Then Speak

Listen to audio prompts and provide detailed spoken responses to demonstrate listening comprehension and oral fluency.

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Interactive Listening

Participate in simulated academic conversations by listening and selecting appropriate responses in realistic dialogue scenarios.

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Writing

Write About Photo

Create timed, detailed written descriptions of images using rich descriptive vocabulary and proper sentence structure.

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Interactive Writing

Engage in multi-part writing tasks with follow-up questions to develop extended writing skills and coherent argumentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Duolingo English Test cost?

$65 USD worldwide - the most affordable English test accepted by universities.

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What is the DET test format and duration?

The test takes 1 hour online and includes adaptive questions in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

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Is the Duolingo English Test accepted by universities?

Yes, over 5,500 programs worldwide accept DET, including Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford.

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