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DUOLINGO TESTING


If you are applying to a university in the United States or Canada, you will likely be required to take a test that assesses your English ability. You may be familiar with common tests of English skill, like the TOEFL and IELTS. The Duolingo English Test is a new test, designed to assess real-world language ability by measuring reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Each test taker's proficiency is reported as a holistic score on a scale from 0 – 100, and this August, 7 Competitive College Club Bitola members took it with excellent results all above 80.


What Is the Duolingo English Test?

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The Duolingo English Test presents an entirely different approach to testing because you can take it at home from your own computer. There are no test centers and no appointments. The cost is $49 USD and you can take the test online, anytime. It takes about 45 minutes, and you receive results within two days. You can then send your results to an unlimited number of schools at no extra charge.

In addition, the Duolingo English Test includes both a video interview—yes, you will be on camera when you take the test—and a writing sample that are shared with universities. During the test, you will be asked to respond to questions in spoken English. The video provides a more complete picture of an applicant’s English ability than does a score alone. You may also appreciate knowing that the Duolingo English Test is as secure and reliable as the other tests, because it uses cutting-edge data forensic and biometric technologies, and is proctored remotely by a person.

Should I Take the Duolingo English Test?

Over the past two years, more than 400 schools have started using the Duolingo English Test as part of their admissions process. This includes many top universities like Duke, UCLA, Columbia, NYU, Yale, and hundreds more. If one of the schools to which you are applying accepts the Duolingo English Test, you may want to consider taking it, since it is fast, affordable and provides a unique opportunity to showcase your English ability.

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