Duolingo

Guide
Contents
Overview 01

What is the Duolingo English Test? 02

Benefits of the Duolingo English Test 02

Requirements for the Duolingo English Test 03

Steps to Register for the Duolingo English Test 04

Fees for the Duolingo English Test 05

Duolingo English Test Pattern 06

How is the Duolingo Test Scored? 07

Universities accepting Duolingo Scores 08

Important Tips 11

Frequently Asked Questions 12

About upGrad Abroad 13

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Overview
Duolingo is a computer-based test launched in 2012. The test evaluates the test
taker’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen and is taken by students willing to
study abroad in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. The English
language proficiency test is taken as a part of the admissions requirement and is
accepted by more than 3000 universities worldwide.
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What is the Duolingo English Test?

Duolingo is an English proficiency exam that evaluates a candidate's language
abilities in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It is simple, easy, and affordable
for students seeking admission abroad.

Benefits of the Duolingo English Test

• It's an online test, so students can take it whenever they want from the comfort of
their homes.
• The test is accepted by more than 3000 universities worldwide and can be used for
admission to undergraduate programs.
• Compared to other assessments, like TOFEL or IELTS, the Duolingo exam is afford
able; you can send the scores to as many universities as you like.
• Unlike other tests, it is a shorter test with an easier framework.
• Students can get the test result within 48 hours of submitting it.
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Requirements
for the Duolingo English Test?
Students need not have specific criteria or meet such requirements to take the Duolin-
go test. No standards of age, educational qualification, location, or other factors are
required to be fulfilled before taking the exam. However, there are certain things that
you must take care of before/while taking the test. These include:

• A room that has enough light and no disturbance

• A computer system/ Laptop with an internet connection with good speed and
reliability setup
• Passport or any other government ID
• A computer system/ Laptop with a functional front-facing camera, a microphone,
and speakers

Note: It's important to remember that while you can take the test when you want, but you can only
take them twice in 30 days. Parental approval is also required if the test taker is under the age of 13.
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Steps to Register
for the Duolingo English Test?
The Duolingo English Test is conducted online, and through the Duolingo app,
students can get the test immediately after registering online. Given below are the
steps to register for the same:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Visit the official Click on Download the app

website of Duolingo 'Take the test.’ and install it on your
system.

Step 6 Step 5 Step 4

Upload the necessary Test your speaker Make sure you meet all
documents to verify and microphone, and the requirements. Also,
your information, such take your picture. keep your passport or
as your official ID. government ID handy.

Step 7 Step 8 Step 9

Keep your ID card Create your account Your Duolingo account

and take a picture for and enter all the will be created. Moving
identification. Make correct information. on to the payment
sure not to hold the process, you must pay
official ID next to approx 3,605 INR to
your face or tilt it. take the test, which is
the registration fee.
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Fees
for the Duolingo English Test?
The fee of the Duolingo test is affordable compared to other English language assess-
ments or tests, such as IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. Moreover, the fee for the Duolingo
exam is just $49, exclusive of taxes.
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Duolingo English Test Pattern

The Duolingo exam is a computer-based test divided into three sections - an introduction,
an adaptive test, and Video Interview. The time limit of the test is 1 hour. The Duolingo
English test pattern follows

An Introduction Video Interview Adaptive Test

of 5 minutes of 10 minutes of 45 minutes

The Duolingo English proficiency test questions aim to test students' listening, speaking,
writing, and reading skills. These questions are creative and require fluency in English.
The following are the sample questions that commonly appear on the Duolingo Exam.

• Fill in the missing words or letters

• Write a description of a given image or topic
• Readout loud the sentence given on the screen
• Identify the words which are words of Real English
• Identity the correct pronunciation of the words by hearing
• Type what you hear
• Write an answer in about 50 words
• Respond to an audio question by speaking
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How is the Duolingo Test Scored?

Duolingo has a 160-point scale, with each set of scores comparable to exams like
IELTS, TOEFL, and CEFR, with detailed technical nuances. The Duolingo scare scale can
be understood below:

Score Description

The test taker can express himself in a familiar context and

10 – 55 understand basic and straightforward information provided to
them. They can comprehend basic English nuances.

The test taker can comprehend the main elements of a speech

or writing on everyday topics such as school and job. They can,
60 – 85
with some hesitation, explain objectives, opinions, plans, and
experiences.

The exam taker can speak effectively and absorb information on

various topics. They can easily comprehend the main themes of
90 – 115
both concrete and abstract writing and converse with compe-
tent speakers.

The test taker can comprehend a wide range of difficult written

and spoken language and some specialized language situations.
120 – 160 They can comprehend implicit, metaphorical, pragmatic, and
idiomatic language and utilize it effectively and flexibly in social,
academic, and professional settings.

Note: Anything above 120 is an excellent Duolingo exam score.

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Universities accepting Duolingo Scores

There are many universities worldwide that accept Duolingo Exams. Some of them are
given below:

US universities accepting the Duolingo English Test

Name of the University Score

Yale University Minimum score of 120

Harvard University Minimum score of 125

Cornell University Minimum score of 120

NYU Stern School of Business Minimum score of 120

Massachusetts Institute Minimum score of 120

of Technology

University of California Berkeley Minimum score of 115

University of Pennsylvania Minimum score of 120

Johns Hopkins University Minimum score of 120

Apart from this, there are other universities in the US, like St. Thomas University (Florida),
Harcum College, Ursinus College, Goshen College, University of the Pacific, Lasell
University, and Seton Hill University, also accept Duolingo Exams.
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Canadian universities accepting the Duolingo English Test

Here is the list of the top Canadian universities that accept the Duolingo English Test

• Algoma University
• Cape Breton University
• Concordia University
• University of Calgary
• University of Alberta
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of New Brunswick – Saint John
• University of Windsor
• Yorkville University

Germany universities accepting the Duolingo English Test

Here is the list of the top German universities that accept the Duolingo English Test

• Bard College Berlin

• Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
• Brand University of Applied Sciences
• IU Internationale Hochschule
• Jacobs University Bremen
• Schiller International University, Heidelberg Campus
• University of Applied Sciences Europe Germany
• Victoria International University of Applied Sciences
• Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg
• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
• Hertie School Germany Hochschule Furtwangen University
• IUBH Fernstudium
• Technische Universität Berlin
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Universities in the UK accepting the Duolingo English test

Here is the list of the top UK universities that accept the Duolingo English Test

• Abertay University
• Bangor University
• Brunel University
• Cranfield University
• De Montfort University
• Kingston University
• Leeds Beckett University
• Loughborough University
• Middlesex University
• Nottingham Trent University
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Important Tips
There is no particular syllabus or book to score higher marks in the Duolingo exam.
Moreover, the Duolingo exam evaluates the candidate's skills on four different spec-
trums. Below are a few tips to help you prepare for the Duolingo exam:

• Get into the practice of reading novels containing advanced English. Apart from
this, read newspapers, and practice writing and learning new words to improve
your vocabulary.
• Indulge in some random discussions with people fluent in the English language.
• Make sure you understand the syllabus, exam pattern, and the types of questions
asked in the Duolingo exam.
• Read the understand the resource materials provided in the blog section on the
Duolingo website.
• Students can also try mock tests available on the Duolingo website.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What is the Duolingo English test?
Ans: The Duolingo exam is an English proficiency test that evaluates a candidate’s
language abilities in reading, writing, listening, and speaking for those who want to
study abroad.

Ques: What is a good score on the Duolingo English Test?

Ans: 120 is considered to be an excellent Duolingo score.

Ques: What are some Duolingo test-accepted countries?

Ans. Countries that accept the Duolingo test are:
• USA
• Canada
• UK
• Australia
• New Zealand

Ques: How do candidate get their Duolingo English test certificate?

Ans: Candidates get their Duolingo score within 48 hours of taking the test. You can
view the scores on the official website, or the scores are also shared on the candidates'
registered email ID.
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