Duolingo English Test Overview

The Duolingo English Test is a fully computer-based exam designed to assess a candidate’s Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking abilities. It uses computer adaptive technology to adjust the difficulty level based on the individual’s responses. The test includes a video interview and a writing sample, which are not graded but are sent to institutions alongside your proficiency score when you report the results.
Ways to Take the Duolingo English Test
The test is entirely computer-based and can be taken from the comfort of your home within 21 days after purchasing the exam.
Section | Details | Time |
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Quick Setup | Introduction to the exam with rules and regulations. | 5 minutes |
Adaptive Test | A mix of questions from Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking, presented randomly. | 45 minutes |
Video Interview | Scored and sent to institutions along with scores. | 10 minutes |
Duolingo Test Pattern
Duolingo Test Syllabus – Types of Questions
- Read and Complete: Fill in the blanks to complete a paragraph.
- Read and Select: Indicate whether a word is a valid English word.
- Write About the Photo: Write a brief description of an image.
- Speak About the Photo: Speak about an image for 1 minute.
- Listen and Type: Listen to a sentence and type it.
- Read, Then Speak: Speak about a given topic for 1-2 minutes.
- Interactive Writing: Write about a given topic, then respond to a follow-up prompt.
- Interactive Speaking: 2 mini conversations with 6-8 rounds of questions and answers
- Complete the Sentences: Select the correct word to complete a passage.
- Complete the Passage: Fill in a missing sentence in a passage.
- Highlight the Answer: Find and highlight the answer in a passage.
- Identify the Idea: Choose the main idea of a passage.
- Title the Passage: Select the best title for a passage.
- Listen and Complete: Select the best response to start a conversation and fill in the blanks.
- Summarize the Conversation: Summarize a conversation within 75 seconds.
Duolingo Scoring
The test is scored out of 160 in 5-point increments. A score of 115 is generally considered good.
- Results include an overall score and separate scores for Literacy, Conversation, Comprehension, and Production.
- Results available within 2 days after test completion.
Duolingo Dates
Once registered, you can select your preferred test date.
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Duolingo Exam Fees
Fee Type | Amount |
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Test Fee | $65 |
Extra Score Reporting Fee | No Fee |
Additional Details
- Score Validity: 2 years
- Registration Mode: Online
- Official Website: www.englishtest.duolingo.com
- Mode of Payment: Debit Card/Credit Card
- Test Administration Frequency: Anytime
- Test Repetition Policy: Anytime
- Nature of Test: Computer-based
- Score Reporting: Unlimited free reporting