Duolingo Test Score/Result 2023: Check Total Score, Score Chart, Validity & Score Reporting

A. Once you have completed your test and the same has been scored and reviewed, you will obtain an email notification indicating that the scores are ready. After that you can log in to your account on the official website and check your report. Your overall score as well as your subscores will be available on the score report. The official website of Duolingo has a sample certificate in the guide where you can see how would your score report appear like.  

A. The test taker's proficiency will be reported as a holistic score on a scale of 10-150 in five-point increments. DET score scale is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), which is an international standard of language proficiency. One can compre the CEFR levels of Duolingo test with other tests of English proficiency such as TOEFL iBT and IELTS. The admission requirements of different universities are usually different. In order to get more clarity regarding the same, visit the individual website of your target university.

A. The estimation of subscores is done differently from that of the overall score. Both of these are weighted combinations of the questions, contributing to every score. Keep in mind that your overall score is not the sum or average of your individual subscores. Also, the certified scores will be valid for a period of two years. In order to secure your test's validity, make sure to send your scores through your online account only. In case you wish to re-attempt the same after obtaining a certified result, you are free to buy another test.

A. After your test has been certified and the results have been prepared, an email alert will be send to you. Thereafter, log in to your DET account and submit your official scores to all the institutions which you have chosen. Your home page will display the certified tests on the 'Your Tests' section. You can share each certified test results externally by pressing the 'Send Results' tab. After that you will have to follow a series of prompts to choose universities which you would like to obtain your results.  

A. The Duolingo English Test scores are utilized by majority of the institutions such as universities and colleges, for evaluating one's English proficiency level for providing admission or placement purposes. Many universities set minimum thresholds for scores. Test takers are requested to visit the websites of all these universities individually in order to check their specific requirements. The DET not only gives an impression of your English proficiency but also provides extra details about your candidature through your writing and speaking samples.  

A. Yes, your extended writing samples can be ready by the institutions. They will also be able to watch your speaking sample which will be sent as a video recording. This way the institutions will be able to see and hear you both. These responses are used by them many a times to evaluate you better and get more details about your English skills. An important factor of your test, these samples speak volumes about your personality and English skills as a candidate.  

A. Scoring for the Speaking sample in DET has started as part of one's overall score and relevant subscores. No changes will be made in the manner the question is answered and administered. This change will be introduced so as to increase the amount of scored speaking without increasing the test's length. Through this one may be able to obtain a better chance to display his/her speaking abilities. The scoring for the same will be done with the same method which is used for other open response speaking question type.  

A. You can buy a test which will yield faster results by paying an extra amount. This way you will be able to obtain your results within 12 hours instead of two days. The tests will remain the same and level of human proctorinf and AI scoring will also remain the same. Keep in mind that this does not promise a certified result. A new feature, this may not be available to everyone right now. If you wish to appear for this test in future, it is recommended that you frequently visit the official Duolingo website to get updates for the same.

A. When your test score does not undergo a certified proctoring process, the result obtained is called an unofficial result. These cannot be sent to any institution. There are some universities which make use of the DET scores only for internal objectives. Many a times they even give the test takers test coupons which permit for exceptions to the set test norms. With this exception you will be able to upload your unofficial ID forms. You may also be able to attempt the DET in a a group setting.  

A. If a test taker wishes to obtain a copy of his/her certificate for personal record, he or she may open the certificate on the Duolingo official website. On the website he/she should press 'Print Results'. This way the certificated can be saved in a PDF format. Test takers can send their certificates to the universities of their choice by pressing the 'Send Results' tab on the official Duolingo website. In case your chosen institution is not mentioned on the list, you can contact them and request them to create an easy-to-use account on the website to obtain your certificate.  

A. If your chosen institution in featured in the accepting institutions list, they will obtain your test results without fail after you choose to send your scores. In case that institution is not in the list of official accepting institutions, a message regarding the same will be sent to you. Although the institution will be alerted about you sharing your results with it, there's so guarantee that your results will be accepted by them. Rest, as mentioned above, one may reach out to them and ask them to create an account on the Duolingo website to get your certificate.