Duolingo English Test
Duolingo English Test scores and preparation
Duolingo English Test scores use a 10–160 scale in five-point increments. Choose a target by checking the current requirement for your specific institution and program. A TypoGrammar exercise result counts correct answers in a small practice set; it cannot be converted into a DET score.
How to start
- Confirm the score and deadline with each institution directly.
- Take the official free practice test to establish a starting point.
- Rotate focused reading, writing, and speaking practice, then repeat the practice test to review progress.
Useful resources
Build a study plan from observable errors
Begin with a baseline activity and classify errors: unfamiliar word, wrong word form, unsupported inference, or undeveloped response. Give the largest recurring category more study time. At the end of the week, try fresh material and compare the kinds of errors you make; repeating a memorized set alone cannot show broader improvement.
A practical weekly routine
Use two sessions for focused reading, two for writing and revision, and two for spoken descriptions or explanations. Spend a short review session revisiting vocabulary and grammar from your mistakes. Adjust the balance when your error notebook shows a different weakness. The linked 14-day plan provides a more detailed schedule.
Check requirements at the source
Record the institution, program, required result, application deadline, and admissions-page link in one checklist. Confirm unclear requirements with the institution itself. Acceptance policies and required results can differ between programs, so a general comparison article should not replace that check.
Frequently asked questions
- What DET score do I need for admission?
- Use the current requirement published by your specific institution and program. There is no single admission target that applies to every university or course.
- Does 8 out of 10 here equal a particular DET score?
- No. These fixed practice sets are not calibrated to the official adaptive test. Use the result to identify mistakes, not to predict a certified score.
Learning material by TypoGrammar. Updated . Consult the official DET site for current test instructions and requirements.