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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When you apply for admission in any university with your DET score, the admission committee needs no verification. As Duolingo itself share the scorecard of your test directly to the university through its secure portal. This is to ensure authenticity and prevent tampering.
Yes, you can send your certified Duolingo English Test score report to as many universities as you wish. It is free of charge.
No, Aalto University Finland does not accept Duolingo test for admission to Master's and Doctoral courses where the language of instruction of the course is English. But, to prove the English language proficiency, international applicants are required to submit the minimum scores given below:
Tests | Minimum Score |
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IELTS | 6.5 overall and writing score 6.0 |
TOEFL | 92 and writing score 22 |
PTE | 62 and writing score 54 |
No, Duolingo does not announce a public list of speaking topics. However, candidates can prepare by practicing with commonly encountered themes such as food, family, studies, work, and entertainment. You need to focus on improving speaking skills. This will help you in every topic you want to speak.
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