Duolingo syllabus

This test is accessible and fast convenient. The test fee is $49 (excluding taxes). The Duolingo English Test certificate is accepted by around 3000 colleges and universities from more than 50 nations as authentic proof of English Proficiency of International students during the admission process. You can appear for a test remotely on the computer with a stable internet connection and it can be assessed from anywhere in the world.

On 4 subscores of the Duolingo test, the candidate's level of proficiency is evaluated:

• Literacy: The capacity for reading and writing
• Understanding: The capacity to listen and read
• Conversation: the capacity to listen and speak
• Production: Writing and speaking prowess

Only 60 minutes are allotted for the exam, which consists of two exams, including an adaptive test (45 minutes) and a video interview (10 minutes). To assist you in studying for the test, the following sample questions and full syllabus are provided:

• Select the original words after paying attention to the spoken ones.
• scrutinising written words and selecting distinctive ones
• Add the text's missing letters.
• Write or read aloud to create an illustration.
• Creating a response of 50 words or less
• Recording while reading a sentence
• Speaking in response to a question
• Typing while listening to a sentence
• A written test on the assigned material
• A speaking test question for the interview.

Duolingo Preparation tips

Preparation is key while taking any kind of test. The Duolingo test requires a candidate to prepare beforehand. Boost your listening and reading abilities. To help you rehearse communicating with native English speakers, you can read articles and listen to podcasts in the language. In order to get used to the types of questions, you must take practice tests.

Who accepts Duolingo English Test scores?

The official website has a list of all the programmes that accept the DET. There are currently more than 4000 programmes on the list from different countries. 97 of the top 100 universities in the US, including Yale University, Columbia University, the University of Chicago, and Duke University, accept the Duolingo English Test.

The following is a list of the top graduate programmes in business, engineering, and science that accept the DET:

Best Schools for Science and Engineering

•  University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Duke University, School of Engineering, School of Environment
• Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering
• Vanderbilt University, All Grad Programs
• Columbia University in the City of New York, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Programs
• The University of Notre Dame, All Grad Programs
• Carnegie Mellon University, College of Engineering, Graduate Computer Science Programs, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, Mellon College of Science
• New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences
• University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Data Science
• University of Rochester, School of Arts & Sciences, Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
• Boston University, All Grad Programs
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, All Grad Programs
• The University of California, All Campuses, All Grad Programs
• Purdue University, All Grad Programs 

Top Business Schools

• Harvard Business School
• University of Chicago, Booth School of Busines
• Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business
• Vanderbilt University, All Grad Programs
• Washington University in St Louis, Olin Business School
• Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business
• The University of Notre Dame, All Grad Programs
• Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
• Emory University, Goizueta Business School
• New York University, Stern School of Business
• Boston University, All Grad Programs 

Send Duolingo Test score

Within 48 hours of finishing the test, you will receive your results. Once you have the results, you can transmit them right from the results page to educational institutions. The score reports may be sent to as many schools as you desire without cost or restriction.

Test requirements

• Passport, driver's license, or government ID
• A computer
• A well-lit room
• A reliable internet connection

Hardware/Software requirements

• A supported browser like Chrome or Opera
• A microphone
• A front-facing camera
• Speakers