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Duolingo English
Duolingo English
The Duolingo English Test is a convenient, modern alternative to traditional English tests like IELTS, offering fast results, full assessment of all four language skills, and wide acceptability for academic and professional purposes.
Overview of Duolingo English Test (DET)
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a modern, fully online English proficiency test designed to evaluate your English language skills for academic, professional, and immigration purposes. Unlike traditional English tests like IELTS or TOEFL, Duolingo offers a flexible, convenient, and secure test that you can take from home on your computer. It is adaptive in nature, meaning the difficulty of questions adjusts according to your performance. The test assesses all four essential language skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking, and provides a quick, reliable English proficiency score.
Scoring
• Score Range: 10–160
• Score Levels: Scores are reported in increments of 5 points and aligned with the CEFR framework (A1–C2) for reference.
• Validity: The Duolingo English Test score is valid for two years.
• Quick Results: Scores are typically available within 48 hours of completing the test.
Uses of Duolingo English Test
1. Academic Admissions:
Many universities worldwide accept DET scores for undergraduate and graduate admissions as proof of English proficiency.
2. Professional Opportunities:
Employers can use DET scores to evaluate candidates’ English communication abilities for remote or international work.
3. Immigration & Visa Applications:
Certain immigration authorities recognize DET scores as part of language requirement documentation.
4. English Proficiency Benchmarking:
DET helps learners track their improvement in English skills over time
Acceptability
• Over 3,000 institutions and universities worldwide accept the Duolingo English Test, including many in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe.
• DET is particularly popular among universities that value remote testing due to its online format and quick turnaround time.
• While DET is widely recognized, some countries and visa authorities may still require IELTS or TOEFL scores, so always check the institution-specific requirements.
Test Format
The Duolingo English Test is designed to measure all four skills through a mix of adaptive and interactive question types. The total test takes approximately 45 minutes.
1. Listening
• Tasks include listening to audio clips and selecting correct images, transcribing spoken words, or answering multiple-choice questions.
• Measures comprehension of spoken English and understanding of different accents.
2. Reading
• Tasks include reading sentences, paragraphs, or short passages and answering questions to test understanding.
• Questions may involve multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, or identifying errors.
3. Writing
• Candidates complete sentence completion, text expansion, or short essay writing tasks.
• Assesses grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and the ability to express ideas clearly in written English.
4. Speaking
• Speaking tasks include microphone-based responses, repeating sentences, describing images, or responding to prompts.
• Tests pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary usage, and spoken communication skills.
Additional Features
• Adaptive Test:
Question difficulty changes dynamically based on your answers.
• Quick and Flexible: Can be taken anytime, anywhere, on a single computer with a camera and microphone.
• Secure and Monitored:
AI-based and human proctoring ensures integrity
.
• Practice Available:
Candidates can access Duolingo practice tests online to familiarize themselves with the format.
| International ESOL Part | Maximum Score | Total Maximum Score |
|---|---|---|
|
Listening |
50 |
150 |
|
Reading |
50 |
|
|
Writing |
50 |
The Grades are as follows:
| Grades | |
|---|---|
|
High Pass |
101-150 out of 150 |
|
Pass |
75-100 out of 150 |
|
Fail |
0-74 out of 150 |
Language Cert International Exam ESOL (Speaking) – the “Spoken Exam”
Language Cert International ESOL (Speaking) qualification exam is usually called the “Spoken Exam”. The speaking exam is really enjoyable to take as they have to conversate with a Language Cert Examiner in a guided activity, the interlocutor does not evaluate the candidate. The talk is on various interesting issues, for instance inviting your friend to the cinema, talking about their interests or having an argument related to a particular viewpoint. The tasks may vary according to the level of the test takers. The spoken exam comes with a range of benefits: It is a friendly exam between the student and the teacher and therefore it doesn’t require any preparation that is specific for exam. The duration of the test is 15 minutes that depends on the level of qualification. There is an individual interview for the ease and comfort of students. The passing marks are 50%. Language Cert Certificate in International English for speakers of Other Languages (speaking) is awarded to the candidates who qualify the exam.
Evaluation Criteria for the Spoken Exam:
The evaluation criteria of the Language Cert International Certificate ESOL body of the examinations is at the same page with the levels of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) designed by the European Council. The spoken test is very carefully evaluated according to the CEFR specific criteria. The awarded grades will be either High Pass, Pass, or Fail.
| International ESOL Section | Total Maximum Score |
|---|---|
|
Speaking |
50 |
| Grades | |
|---|---|
|
High Pass |
38-50 out of 50 |
|
Pass |
25-37 out of 50 |
|
Fail |
0-24 out of 50 |
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frequently asked questions
Yes, we arrange weekly mock tests for our students to track their progress. We have a proper mock test arrangement for individuals who merely want to appear for the practise test. Mock test sessions are customized to match the needs of each individual.
Prior to finishing your enrollment process, our instructors will have a detailed meeting with you. They will assist you in selecting the most appropriate course after completely discussing your aims and requirements with you.
We offer crash courses for students who have limited time for test preparation. These classes are tailored to the students’ needs. Contact the administration for assistance in finding the best solution to your problem.
Our instructors do not compromise on the quality of teaching, whether it is an online class or in-person, equal time, fair guidance & support, practice material, and resources are provided to all the learners.
We start new courses/sessions mostly every Monday.
We register the candidates for the final test. Just contact our administration department, submit your ID details and fee and the job will be done.
Our instructors conduct an initial assessment prior to placing students in any level. The assessment results are used to designate the level of each student.
Send us your message on WhatsApp, call us on UAN: 051-111-189-190, or visit us in person to schedule the classe.
Besides physical classes, ICD also offers online courses to accommodate remote learners or learners who are unable to attend in-person classes due to any other problem.
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