Quick Read
- Unlike IELTS, PTE, and DMAT, DET has no self-paced LIY product. Every student enters through a free masterclass, then is pitched the Live tier if they want structured support.
- LeapScholar is an official Duolingo Platinum Partner, offering 20+ hours of live classes with up to 6 months of support, personalized feedback across all four test modules, and results delivered within 48 hours of a practice session.
- 80% of LeapScholar’s DET students move into the 140+ score band, a self-reported figure.
- DET itself costs Rs.6,499 ($70) as of 2026, roughly a third of IELTS’s Rs.19,000, which is a major part of why Indian students consider it, though it is not accepted for UK student visas or Australian immigration regardless of how well you prepare.
1. Why There’s No Self-Paced Tier in DET Prep by LeapScholar
Every other exam LeapScholar preps for, IELTS, PTE, and DMAT, has a self-paced LIY option. DET does not. Students go directly to a free masterclass (the practical equivalent of the “expert call” step in other products) and are then pitched the Live tier if they want continued support.
This reflects DET’s genuinely smaller share of the English-proficiency exam market in India relative to IELTS and PTE; there isn’t a dedicated self-serve mock-test library for it the way there is for IELTS, PTE, SAT, and DMAT.
Choose your dream country
UK
USA
Germany
Australia
Ireland
Canada
UAE
France
Sweden
Italy
Other
When do you want to study abroad?
What's your highest level of education?
Have you completed Class 12th?
What was your Class 12 CGPA/percentage?
Are you a student or a parent/guardian?
What do you want to study?
Select your current city
How Leap will help you
Personalised University Shortlist
Express Applications with Quicker Admits
End-to-End Application Support
2. What the Live Course Includes
As an official Duolingo Platinum Partner, LeapScholar’s DET course includes 20+ hours of live classes, up to 6 months of support, and personalized feedback across all four scored subskills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking). Results from practice sessions are delivered within 48 hours, mirroring the real exam’s own rapid turnaround.
LeapScholar reports that 80% of its students move into the 140+ score band, roughly the DET equivalent of IELTS 6.5.
Counselor insight: DET’s July 2025 format update replaced Read Aloud and Listen-Then-Speak with a new Interactive Speaking format, six conversational prompts with 35 seconds each, and effectively zero preparation time per prompt.
3. Pricing
| Plan | Price | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Live (only option) | approx. Rs.5,000 to Rs.6,000 ($54 to $65) | 20+ hours of live classes, up to 6 months of support, and personalized feedback across all four modules |
4. Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Book DET Prep by LeapScholar: 3 Scenarios
A student targeting a US or Canadian Master’s program on a tight budget and timeline.
DET fits perfectly here: it’s accepted by the large majority of US and Canadian institutions, costs roughly a third of IELTS, and LeapScholar’s Live course gets you exam-ready with live coaching in a matter of weeks rather than months.
A student applying to the UK and needing a student visa.
DET can still speed up your admission decision, since results turn around in 48 hours, but you will need IELTS UKVI separately for the visa itself regardless of your DET score. Don’t book DET prep as your only preparation if you plan to apply for a UK visa.
A student targeting Australia for university admission or immigration.
DET is not accepted for Australian immigration purposes, and acceptance for admission alone is institution-specific. Confirm directly with your target university before booking any DET preparation.
See the list of Duolingo accepting universities in the following countries:
3 Takeaways on DET Prep by LeapScholar
- DET is Live-only at LeapScholar, with no self-paced tier, reflecting its smaller market relative to IELTS and PTE among Indian applicants.
- The course’s real value is the 20+ hours of live, Platinum Partner-status coaching and the 48-hour feedback turnaround, not a large self-serve mock-test library, since one doesn’t exist here.
- DET fits US, Canada, and Ireland-bound students well; it does not solve the UK visa or Australian immigration requirement regardless of how well a student prepares.
See the Full DET exam guide here.
Frequently Asked Questions About DET Prep by LeapScholar
-
Why doesn’t LeapScholar offer a more affordable self-study option for the DET, similar to what it does for the IELTS?
DET has a smaller share of the English-proficiency exam market among Indian students than IELTS or PTE, so it doesn’t have a dedicated self-paced mock-test library for it. Every DET student currently starts with a free masterclass rather than a paid self-serve tier.
-
Is LeapScholar’s DET masterclass actually free?
Yes, the initial masterclass is free; only the Live coaching that follows is paid, which costs approximately Rs.5-6k.
-
Can I use DET for a UK student visa if I prepare well with LeapScholar?
No. DET is not on the UK Home Office’s approved Secure English Language Test list regardless of your score or preparation quality. You will need a separate SELT-approved test, most commonly IELTS UKVI, for the visa itself.
-
What happens after the free masterclass if I don’t want to pay for Live coaching?
You can use the free masterclass content and LeapScholar’s free exam-information pages to prepare independently; there is currently no paid self-serve middle option between the free masterclass and the full Live course.
-
Is DET cheaper overall once you include LeapScholar’s course fee?
So, yes, DET is likely cheaper overall than IELTS prep plus the IELTS exam fee, since DET’s own exam fee (Rs.6,499) is roughly a third of IELTS’s (Rs.19,000).
Have Questions? Get Guidance to reach your Dream University
Connect with India's finest counsellors and biggest study abroad community.
Get Guidance