A test of current English ability
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is an online English proficiency exam that measures how you use English in reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks. It is designed to be taken on a computer in a quiet private setting, with a second camera supplied by a phone.
The experience combines a computer-adaptive graded test with writing and speaking samples. The graded section changes the difficulty and length of the work as you answer, while the samples give institutions additional evidence of your communication.
What your result contains
A certified overall score on the DET scale, reported in five-point increments.
Separate Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking subscores.
Integrated subscores that combine two skills, plus writing and speaking samples that are shared with institutions but are not part of the certified score.
Use the DET as a focused snapshot of your English today. Your target institution decides whether it accepts the test and what score it requires.
Start with the requirement
Before you book a test, check the current English-language requirement for the exact institution or programme. A recognised test and a suitable score are separate decisions.