Duolingo English Test – Champion

What the test is

The Duolingo English Test (DET) is an English proficiency exam taken online. It assesses reading, writing, speaking and listening, and is used mainly for university admissions by institutions that want to judge how well a student can use English for study.

Compared with more traditional tests such as IELTS or TOEFL, it is taken entirely online, costs less, lasts about an hour and can be sat at home.

The Champion package prepares you through taught classes over 4 weeks, with access valid for 60 days.

Why it matters

• Admissions: it is accepted by more than 4,000 institutions worldwide, including many universities in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe.
• Cost: it is less expensive than IELTS and TOEFL.
• Speed: scores arrive within 48 hours, which helps when an application deadline is close.
• Access: you can take it anywhere with an internet connection, without visiting a test centre.
• Security: AI and human proctors are used to keep the test fair and secure.

Reasons to take it

• You are applying to universities abroad and must prove your English.
• You would like a lower-cost, quicker alternative to TOEFL or IELTS.
• You want to save time and avoid travelling to a test centre.
• The university or scholarship you are aiming for accepts Duolingo as proof of English.

Who it suits

• International students applying to universities in English-speaking countries.
• Scholarship applicants who need to show their English skills.
• People who want the convenience of an English test taken at home.
• Anyone who wants to assess or certify their English level for study or work.