Duolingo English Test
Preparation and Guidance

Planning to study in the UK, Canada, Australia or another English speaking country starts with one key step: proving your English ability. At BHE UNI, we help you prepare for the Duolingo English Test with structured guidance, realistic strategies and personalised counselling.

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What is the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test (DET) is an online English proficiency test that you can take from your own home with a computer and internet connection. It is used by thousands of universities and colleges worldwide as proof of English language ability, especially for international students.

Key details about the test

The Duolingo English Test is fully online and computer based, takes around 1 hour to complete, and uses an adaptive format where questions get easier or harder based on your responses. It tests reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in an integrated way, and provides results usually within a few days.

Your performance is scored on a scale from 10 to 160, and universities set their own minimum score requirements.

Many institutions in the United States, Canada and Europe accept the Duolingo English Test for admission. Some universities in the United Kingdom accept it for academic entry, but for visa purposes you may still need a UKVI approved English test. BHE UNI helps you understand when Duolingo is suitable and when IELTS or another test is required.

What is Duolingo English Test

Who Should Consider the Duolingo English Test?

You may find the Duolingo English Test suitable if you need a fast and flexible English test that you can take from home, and you are applying to universities that explicitly accept Duolingo as proof of English. It can also be a good option if you want an alternative to traditional test formats such as IELTS or TOEFL, have limited time before application deadlines and need quick results, or prefer an online, adaptive exam experience rather than paper based testing.

We always check your target universities and programmes first, to confirm whether Duolingo is accepted and what score you need.

Why Prepare for Duolingo
with BHE UNI?

We connect Duolingo with your real goals

At BHE UNI, our Duolingo guidance is not just about practising random questions. We align your preparation with your target country and institution, the required Duolingo score for your chosen programme, application deadlines and scholarship opportunities, and any future need for IELTS or a UKVI approved test for visa purposes. This helps you focus your time and effort where it truly matters.

What Our Duolingo Guidance Provides

Clear Explanation Of The Test Format
Clear Explanation
Of The Test Format

We walk you through every question type so there are no surprises on test day.

Personalised Guidance

Personalised Guidance

We look at your existing English level and create a realistic plan for improvement.

Strategy For Adaptive Testing

Strategy For Adaptive Testing

We help you understand how adaptive questions work and how to stay calm as difficulty changes.

Connection To Study Abroad Planning
Connection To
Study Abroad Planning

We ensure your Duolingo target score fits your overall university and visa pathway.

Free Duolingo Readiness Discussion

Start With A Free Duolingo Readiness Check

Before you pay for the test or choose a date, know if Duolingo is the right option for you and what score you realistically need.

In this free discussion, our team will:

Check Identify whether your target universities accept the Duolingo English Test
Check Help you compare Duolingo with IELTS or other tests if needed
Check Assess your current comfort level in English
Check Suggest a target score range based on your goals
Check Outline a basic preparation plan you can follow

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Duolingo English Test Format and Question Types

The Duolingo English Test is different from traditional exams. It uses short, varied tasks to measure your reading, writing,
listening and speaking within one integrated assessment.

Examples of Duolingo style tasks
Reading Tasks

You may see "Read and complete" where you fill missing letters in words, or "Read and select" where you choose which words from a list are actual English words.

Listening Tasks

You may get "Listen and select" where you hear words and select the ones that are real English words, or "Listen and type" where you type exactly what you hear in short audio clips.

Speaking Tasks

You may be asked to "Read aloud" by reading a sentence on screen and recording yourself speaking, or "Speak about a topic" where you record yourself speaking on a given topic for a set amount of time.

Writing Tasks

You may need to "Write about the photo or prompt" by responding to an image or a written prompt.

Final Samples

At the end, you complete a video speaking sample and a writing sample that can be viewed by universities along with your score.

How BHE UNI Helps You Prepare for Duolingo

We structure our guidance around the skills and task types you will face in the test.

Reading And Vocabulary Support
Listening Skills For Duolingo
Writing Practice For Duolingo
Speaking Practice For Duolingo

We also provide advice on technical readiness such as device, camera, microphone and test environment rules, so that you do not face problems on test day.

Duolingo, IELTS and Your Study
Abroad Path

Admission vs visa requirements

For some students, Duolingo is accepted for admission but the visa process may still require IELTS or another approved test, particularly for the United Kingdom.

How BHE UNI supports your decision

BHE UNI helps you check whether Duolingo alone is enough for your chosen country and course, decide whether to take Duolingo, IELTS or both, based on your timeline, and plan your English testing strategy so that you do not waste time or money. We also help you understand how your Duolingo score compares roughly to other test scores, using university guidance.

If you later need IELTS for UKVI or another specific requirement, our team can also guide you on that pathway.

Our Duolingo Guidance Process

Ready to See If Duolingo is
the Right English Test for
You?

The Duolingo English Test can be a smart choice if your universities accept it and you want a flexible, online exam. With BHE UNI, you do not have to guess. You prepare with a clear strategy that matches your study abroad plan.

01
Find out whether Duolingo is accepted for your chosen universities
02
Understand what score you need
03
Prepare with focused guidance that saves time and effort

Frequently Asked Questions about the Duolingo English Test

No. BHE UNI does not conduct the Duolingo English Test and we are not a test centre. The test is taken online through the official Duolingo platform. We provide preparation, guidance and counselling to help you perform better.

Some UK universities accept Duolingo for academic admission, especially at the application stage. However, for visa purposes the UK may require a UKVI approved English test. We help you check the specific requirements for your course and advise whether Duolingo is appropriate.

The required score depends on the university and programme. Many institutions list their required Duolingo score on their website. We check these for you and help you set a realistic target.

The test usually takes around 1 hour to complete. It includes adaptive questions and a short video interview and writing sample at the end.

In most cases, Duolingo sends results within a few days. This can be helpful if you are working with tight application deadlines.

Yes, you can retake the test. There are certain limits on how many times you can take it within a set period, which are published by Duolingo. We can help you plan retakes if needed.

It depends on which countries and universities you are applying to, whether those institutions accept Duolingo, visa and immigration requirements, and your preferred test format and timeline. We can compare options with you and help you choose the best path.

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