Duolingo English Test

The Duolingo English Test (DET), is a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. DET was developed by education technology company Duolingo and released in 2016. The test is used by many universities and institutions as an accepted measure of English proficiency.[1] Ireland accepts the test as part of its student visa program.[2] DET is an online, adaptive test.[2] Few universities in UK such as Kingston University, University of Southampton, Middlesex University, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Exeter, Cardiff Metropolitan University also accept the Duolingo test.[3]

Duolingo English Test
AcronymDET
Typeonline
Developer / administratorDuolingo
Knowledge / skills testedEnglish receptive and productive skills
Year started2016
Score / grade range10-160
LanguagesEnglish
Websiteenglishtest.duolingo.com

See also

References
  1. "Duolingo English Test Gains Support, Questions Remain". VOA. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  2. Yim, Noah (4 March 2022). "Duolingo trying to get government to okay its test for international students". News.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  3. "Which top UK universities accept Duolingo?". edvoy. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
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