Is Duolingo English Test accepted in the USA?
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Yes, there are many universities in USA accept a score of Duolingo English Test to access the English proficiency of a student. Other than admission, the Duolingo score is accepted for offering via. So, if you are planning to study in USA then Duolingo English Test is a perfect alternative to IELTS and other traditional exams.
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With more than 1,000 programmes that have started accepting Duolingo English Test over 2022-23, more than 4200 institutions now accept the DET, out of which more than 70% of these are located in the US. The rise in the number of institutions accepting its scores was witnessed ever since the pandemic restricted the movement of people in public places. In order to make it convenient for the test takers, many of the universities in the United States started accepting Duolingo English for admission into its programmes, and continue to do so given the access and benefits it provides to students.
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Yes, Students who are coming outside USA should provide English language score to get admission. The university ask for the Duolingo score of 90 or above for UG, and 95 or above for PG. International students can check the University of Bridgeport English requirements below:
Test | UG | PG |
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IELTS | 6 or above | 6 or above |
TOEFL | 75 or above | 80 or above |
PTE | 53 or above | 58 or above |
Duolingo | 90 or above | 95 or above |
AI drives entire DET exam. It adjusts difficulty of questions in real-time based on your specific answers. This makes the test accurate. Also, AI monitors for cheating and grades your test instantly. This is why you get results so fast.
DET Test provides four specific subscores. Literacy checks reading and writing, while Comprehension tests listening and reading skills. Conversation measures how well you speak and listen. Production assesses your ability to write and speak. These reveal your strengths.
The test is fast. The total Duolingo English Test duration is 1 hour. It is efficient.
- Introduction (5 mins): Setup, microphone check, and ID submission.
- Adaptive Test (45 mins): The main graded section assessing all four skills.
- Writing & Speaking (10 mins): Open-ended video and writing samples sent to universities.
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