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Modern, online English test — 1 hour, taken at home, results in 48 hours.

Score 10–160 · Results in 48 hours · 5500+ programs · 2–4 Weeks

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Duolingo Overall Score

140–160

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Online Adaptive Test
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2–4 Weeks

About Duolingo

Who needs it

Students applying to universities (mostly US, Canada, UK, Ireland) seeking a fast, affordable English test.

Purpose

Adaptive AI test that evaluates reading, writing, listening and speaking in 60 minutes.

Validity

Scores are valid for 2 years.

Relevance

Accepted by 5,500+ programs including most Ivy League and Russell Group universities.

Test Types & Versions

Pick the right format for your goal — admission, work or migration.

Online Adaptive Test

Online

AI-powered adaptive English test taken anytime online.

Module Breakdown

Question types

  • Read & complete
  • Read aloud
  • Write about photo
  • Speak about photo
  • Listen & type
  • Speaking sample
  • Writing sample

Tips

  • Treat every question as scored
  • Speak naturally to camera
  • Don't backtrack — questions adapt

Duolingo Overall Score Scoring

Max: 160

Score bands

140–160

Expert

IELTS 8.0+ equivalent — top universities.

120–135

Advanced

IELTS 7.0–7.5 — most US/UK universities.

105–115

Upper Intermediate

IELTS 6.5 — many universities accept.

85–100

Intermediate

IELTS 5.5–6.0 — pathway / conditional admits.

Below 85

Beginner

Foundation prep recommended.

Benchmarks

Top US Universities

125+

Most US Universities

105–120

UK Russell Group

115–125

Canada Universities

115+

Course Features

AI Practice Tests

Adaptive Drill Engine

Speaking & Writing Sample Bank

Online Live Classes

Recordings

Photo Description Lab

Mock Tests

Expert Trainers

1:1 Feedback

Quick-Start 14-day Plan

Flexible Slots

Result Analysis

Free Mini Mock

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Study Roadmap

Stage 1

Beginner

Week 1

  • Diagnostic test
  • Format orientation
  • Vocabulary boost

Stage 2

Intermediate

Week 2

  • Question-type drills
  • Speaking & writing samples
  • Daily mocks

Stage 3

Advanced

Week 3

  • Full adaptive mocks
  • Score gap analysis
  • Video interview practice

Stage 4

Exam Ready

Week 4

  • Final mock
  • Setup & ID checklist
  • Slot booking

Frequently Asked Questions

Around 60 minutes total — 45 min adaptive + 10 min video interview + setup.

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