What is 120 Duolingo score equivalent to IELTS?
120 score Duolingo score is equivalent to grade 7 of IELTS. Both Duolingo and IELTS are accepted as English capacity testing examinations.
This score is accepted in various colleges and universities on both Indian and international level.
The examination is conducted in four sections - Listening, Spe
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120 score in the Duolingo English Test is equivalent to an IELTS score of around 8.0 to 9.0 band. It indicates that the student is proficient in speaking, listening, reading and writing activities. This score is considered as a high score in these language proficiency tests.
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The IELTS exam pattern in 2026 is same. It still has four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
| Section | Duration | Questions/Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 30 minutes | 40 questions |
| Reading | 60 minutes | 40 questions |
| Writing | 60 minutes | 2 tasks |
| Speaking | 11–14 minutes | 3 parts |
The first three parts (Listening, Reading, and Writing) are taken together on the same day. The Speaking test can be on the same day or up to 7 days before or after.
Yes, Indian students can enroll at Brown Uni without submitting IELTS score. Students can submit an alternative proof of English proficiency. This includes other tests like TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE.
Given below are the minimum scores accepted for each test:
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL-iBT | 5.5 |
| IELTS | 8.0 |
| DET | 130 |
| PTE English | 75 |
| Cambridge English | 191 |
Yes, Indian students can study at Uni Liverpool without submitting an IELTS score. Students with a minimum score of 75% in their Class 12th English exam (from CBSE board) or 80% (from any other state board) don't need to submit any other English test score.
Students can also submit valid score for e
Yes, you must prove your knowledge of English to at least level B1 on the CEFR scale to get a Skilled Worker Visa UK. The most common way to do this is - by taking any Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as - IELTS for UKVI or PTE Academic UKVI.
Indian students studying in the UK, who are
Indian students at the Uni of Hull have to submit IELTS or equivalent test scores. Most of the courses required IELTS score 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill). But for some courses, this requirement may vary and the IELTS score may range between 6.0 - 6.5. TOEFL or Class 12 English equivalent tes
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