{"id":83956,"date":"2026-09-17T12:04:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=83956"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:04:19","slug":"duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Duolingo Accepted Universities in France 2026: Which Schools Really Take DET"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Nine confirmed French institutions accept the Duolingo English Test (DET), led by HEC Paris, EDHEC, NEOMA, SKEMA, and Audencia.<\/li>\n\n    <li>NEOMA Business School and SKEMA Business School both list a minimum DET score of 105.<\/li>\n\n    <li>EDHEC accepts DET as valid proof of English for its Master&#8217;s admission track.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Duolingo English Test costs Rs. 6,200 (USD 70), separate from any university application fee.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students targeting business schools or English-taught postgraduate programs in France who want to avoid booking IELTS or TOEFL.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france\/#Which_Universities_in_France_Actually_Accept_the_Duolingo_English_Test\" title=\"Which Universities in France Actually Accept the Duolingo English Test\">Which Universities in France Actually Accept the Duolingo English Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france\/#Why_Frances_Duolingo_Adoption_Still_Lags_Other_Countries\" title=\"Why France&#8217;s Duolingo Adoption Still Lags Other Countries\">Why France&#8217;s Duolingo Adoption Still Lags Other Countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france\/#Duolingo_Score_to_IELTS_and_TOEFL_What_You_Need_for_France\" title=\"Duolingo Score to IELTS and TOEFL: What You Need for France\">Duolingo Score to IELTS and TOEFL: What You Need for France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france\/#Cost_of_the_Duolingo_English_Test_for_a_France_Application\" title=\"Cost of the Duolingo English Test for a France Application\">Cost of the Duolingo English Test for a France Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france\/#How_to_Apply_Using_Your_Duolingo_Score\" title=\"How to Apply Using Your Duolingo Score\">How to Apply Using Your Duolingo Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france\/#What_to_Do_if_Your_Target_French_University_Doesnt_Accept_DET\" title=\"What to Do if Your Target French University Doesn&#8217;t Accept DET\">What to Do if Your Target French University Doesn&#8217;t Accept DET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france\/#3_Key_Takeaways_on_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_France\" title=\"3 Key Takeaways on Duolingo Accepted Universities in France\">3 Key Takeaways on Duolingo Accepted Universities in France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_France\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo Accepted Universities in France\">Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo Accepted Universities in France<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-177328a\" id=\"strong-which-universities-in-france-actually-accept-the-duolingo-english-test-strong\" data-block-id=\"177328a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Universities_in_France_Actually_Accept_the_Duolingo_English_Test\"><\/span><strong>Which Universities in France Actually Accept the Duolingo English Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most &#8220;Duolingo accepted universities in France&#8221; lists online round up 100 or 200-plus institutions without linking to a single admissions page. When you check official sources and Duolingo&#8217;s own institutional blog, a more specific and useful list emerges. Duolingo&#8217;s own accepting-institutions blog names HEC Paris, EDHEC, Sciences Po, the American University of Paris, ICN Business School, and Toulouse Business School as programs where DET is accepted, alongside NEOMA, SKEMA, and Audencia, which publish DET on their admissions pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what is actually confirmed, either on the institution&#8217;s own admissions page or via Duolingo&#8217;s own accepting-institutions blog, as of this update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Institution<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Program track<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum DET score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hec.edu\/en\/mba-executive-mba\/executive-mba\/admissions\/who-are-we-looking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HEC Paris<\/a><\/td><td>MBA and Executive MBA<\/td><td>135<\/td><td>Official (hec.edu)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/neoma-bs.com\/formations\/msc-global-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NEOMA Business School<\/a><\/td><td>Master in Management (English track)<\/td><td>105<\/td><td>Cross-verified (Prospects.ac.uk, QS TopUniversities)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skema.edu\/en\/news\/how-get-skema-business-school-admissions-guide-international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SKEMA Business School<\/a><\/td><td>Master of Science (MSc) programs<\/td><td>105<\/td><td>Official SKEMA admissions knowledge base<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audencia.com\/en\/our-programs\/international-mba\/diplomas-and-recognitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audencia Business School<\/a><\/td><td>MSc, Master in Management, International MBA<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Official (audencia.com)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edhec.edu\/en\/programmes\/mba-emba\/global-mba\/admissions-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EDHEC Business School<\/a><\/td><td>Master&#8217;s admission via AST2 (advanced entry)<\/td><td>Not published; confirm with admissions<\/td><td>Official (edhec.edu)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/em-lyon.com\/en\/student\/guides\/bachelor-first-year-admission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emlyon Business School<\/a><\/td><td>Master&#8217;s and MSc programs<\/td><td>Not published; confirm with admissions<\/td><td>Official (em-lyon.com)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icn-artem.com\/en\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICN Business School<\/a><\/td><td>Postgraduate programs<\/td><td>105 (unofficial estimate)<\/td><td>Secondary source; confirm before relying on this figure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tbs-education.com\/program\/msc-international-business-toulouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toulouse Business School (TBS Education)<\/a><\/td><td>English-track programs<\/td><td>Not published; confirm with admissions<\/td><td>Secondary sources; not yet confirmed on TBS&#8217;s own site<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencespo.fr\/en\/academics\/exchange-programme\/language-requirements-accepted-language-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sciences Po<\/a><\/td><td>Select English-taught programs.<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Named on Duolingo&#8217;s own institutional blog; verify per program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aup.edu\/university-policies-guidelines\/policy\/language-proficiency-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The American University of Paris<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate and graduate programs<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Named on Duolingo&#8217;s own institutional blog<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rennes School of Business, ESSEC, and ESCP do not list Duolingo on their current published English requirement pages; they ask for <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/toefl-score-not-available-after-10-days\/\">TOEFL<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/toeic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TOEIC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\">IELTS<\/a>, or Cambridge scores instead. If a site tells you these schools accept DET without linking to an official page, treat that claim with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sciences Po in particular runs dozens of separate admissions tracks across its undergraduate college and Masters programs, so Duolingo naming the institution broadly does not guarantee every track accepts it; check the specific program&#8217;s own English requirements page before you rely on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> A &#8220;Duolingo accepted university in France&#8221; claim on a blog is not the same as a confirmed admissions requirement; even the nine schools above vary in how firmly they publish it: some list an exact score on their site, others are only named on Duolingo&#8217;s institutional blog without a published minimum. Before you pay for the test, open the specific program page on the university&#8217;s own website and search for &#8220;English requirements.&#8221; If you don&#8217;t see Duolingo listed there, reach out to the admissions office directly and request written confirmation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c153115\" id=\"strong-why-frances-duolingo-adoption-still-lags-other-countries-strong\" data-block-id=\"c153115\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Frances_Duolingo_Adoption_Still_Lags_Other_Countries\"><\/span><strong>Why France&#8217;s Duolingo Adoption Still Lags Other Countries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nine confirmed institutions is a real list, but it is still concentrated in business schools and English-medium institutions rather than spread across France&#8217;s full higher education system. Two things explain the gap. First, a large share of France&#8217;s postgraduate programs, especially at public universities, are still taught partly or fully in French, so English test scores matter less than a French B2 certificate. Second, most grandes \u00e9coles built their admissions process around TAGE MAGE, GMAT, and long-established English tests (TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC), and DET adoption has been slower than in countries where universities compete heavily for international volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are exploring<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-universities-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo accepted universities in Europe<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> more broadly, you will find Ireland and the Netherlands accept DET far more widely than France does. It is worth comparing programs across two or three countries before you commit to a test.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1639126\" id=\"strong-duolingo-score-to-ielts-and-toefl-what-you-need-for-france-strong\" data-block-id=\"1639126\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duolingo_Score_to_IELTS_and_TOEFL_What_You_Need_for_France\"><\/span><strong>Duolingo Score to IELTS and TOEFL: What You Need for France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>French business schools that accept DET generally set the bar at 105, which sits in the same band as their IELTS and TOEFL requirements. Duolingo&#8217;s own concordance table (englishtest.duolingo.com\/scores) shows how its scores correspond to IELTS and TOEFL scores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>DET score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IELTS equivalent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TOEFL iBT equivalent<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>90-100<\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>74-79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>105-110<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>80-91<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>115-120<\/td><td>7.0<\/td><td>92-102<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>125-130<\/td><td>7.5<\/td><td>103-112<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A DET of 105 is enough for NEOMA&#8217;s and SKEMA&#8217;s published minimums. If your target program asks for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80+, use this table to check whether your current DET Your score already clears the bar before you pay for a second test. You can also work through the full breakdown in our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-ielts-score-conversion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-ielts-score-conversion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo score to IELTS conversion guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Do not chase a higher DET score than the program actually needs. A 105 that clears NEOMA&#8217;s or SKEMA&#8217;s requirement is done; spend the extra weeks on your SOP, LORs, or GMAT\/GRE prep instead of retaking an English test you have already passed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-146a476\" id=\"strong-cost-of-the-duolingo-english-test-for-a-france-application-strong\" data-block-id=\"146a476\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_the_Duolingo_English_Test_for_a_France_Application\"><\/span><strong>Cost of the Duolingo English Test for a France Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Duolingo English Test costs Rs. 6,200 (USD 70) per attempt, based on LeapScholar&#8217;s own DET fee page. This cost is separate from any application fee the French institution charges; EDHEC&#8217;s application fee, for example, runs roughly Rs. 4,300 to Rs. 13,000 (EUR 50-150) depending on the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the session exchange rate of Rs. 110 per EUR used in this article, a NEOMA or SKEMA application fee in the EUR 100-150 range works out to roughly Rs. 11,000-16,500. Always check the live rate before you pay, since university portals bill in EUR and your bank&#8217;s conversion rate on the day will differ slightly from this figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If cost is a concern, some institutions offer DET fee waivers through Duolingo&#8217;s own waiver program. Check our<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-english-test-fee-waiver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-english-test-fee-waiver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo English Test fee waiver guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> to see if you qualify before you pay full price.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-aeb0e0d\" id=\"strong-how-to-apply-using-your-duolingo-score-strong\" data-block-id=\"aeb0e0d\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_Using_Your_Duolingo_Score\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply Using Your Duolingo Score<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Confirm the exact minimum score on your target program&#8217;s official English requirements page, not on a third-party list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book and take the DET online; results are ready in about 48 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can send your score report to the university for free through the Duolingo portal; no separate courier or fee is needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a copy of your score report alongside your other application documents; some admissions teams ask for it again at the interview stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the program does not list DET, email admissions to ask if they will accept it as an exception; some schools evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis even when it is not on the published list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9324a90\" id=\"strong-what-to-do-if-your-target-french-university-doesnt-accept-det-strong\" data-block-id=\"9324a90\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_if_Your_Target_French_University_Doesnt_Accept_DET\"><\/span><strong>What to Do if Your Target French University Doesn&#8217;t Accept DET<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most French institutions still don&#8217;t. If that is the case for your target school, you have three practical options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take IELTS or TOEFL instead.<\/strong> These remain the default for the majority of France&#8217;s grandes \u00e9coles and public universities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check if you qualify for an English-medium-of-instruction waiver.<\/strong> Several French business schools waive the English test entirely for applicants whose last two years of study were fully in English, common for many Indian students from English-medium colleges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare a DET-friendly country instead.<\/strong> If flexibility on the English test matters more to you than the specific French school, our guide to<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-france-without-ielts-universities-and-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-france-without-ielts-universities-and-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studying in France without IELTS<\/a> covers waiver routes, and our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-countries-and-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/duolingo-accepted-countries-and-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duolingo accepted countries list<\/a> shows where DET has wider acceptance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Don&#8217;t let a single DET-friendly listing decide your shortlist. Pick the program first, then plan the right English test around it; chasing DET acceptance alone can steer you away from a better-fit school that simply prefers IELTS.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-48200b0\" id=\"strong-3-key-takeaways-on-duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france-strong\" data-block-id=\"48200b0\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_Takeaways_on_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_France\"><\/span><strong>3 Key Takeaways on Duolingo Accepted Universities in France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Confirm DET acceptance directly on your target program&#8217;s admissions page;<\/strong> don&#8217;t rely on aggregator lists that round institution counts up without citing sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A DET score of 105 clears NEOMA&#8217;s, SKEMA&#8217;s, <\/strong>and roughly Audencia&#8217;s published minimums, but HEC Paris asks for 135, so match your prep target to the specific school, not a generic &#8220;DET is enough&#8221; assumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If your shortlist includes schools without confirmed DET acceptance,<\/strong> budget time for IELTS or TOEFL instead of assuming Duolingo will work everywhere in France.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Confused whether your target school is a Duolingo accepted university in France? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk to a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> and get your DET score plan sorted before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7bfbae2\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-duolingo-accepted-universities-in-france-strong\" data-block-id=\"7bfbae2\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Duolingo_Accepted_Universities_in_France\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Duolingo Accepted Universities in France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789645787057\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in France?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, at a specific set of institutions. Nine French institutions currently confirm DET acceptance either on their admissions page or on Duolingo&#8217;s own institutional blog: HEC Paris (135 for MBA\/EMBA), NEOMA (105), SKEMA (105), Audencia (100), EDHEC, emlyon, ICN Business School, Toulouse Business School, Sciences Po, and the American University of Paris. Most public universities and several other grandes \u00e9coles, including Rennes School of Business, ESSEC, and ESCP, still require IELTS, TOEFL, or TOEIC instead.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789645801021\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What DET score do I need for a French business school?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It varies widely by school. NEOMA and SKEMA both set their published minimum at 105 (roughly IELTS 6.5), Audencia at 100, while HEC Paris sets a much higher bar at 135 for its MBA and Executive MBA (roughly IELTS 7.0). Always check the specific program page, since requirements can differ between the English track, French track, and different Master&#8217;s specializations at the same school.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789645824573\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does the Duolingo English Test cost for France applications?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Rs. 6,200 (USD 70) per attempt, based on current pricing. This is separate from the university&#8217;s own application fee, which for French business schools typically runs EUR 50-150 (roughly Rs. 5,500-16,500 at the session rate used here).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789645854072\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I use Duolingo for a French student visa?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>DET is used for university admission, but not for the French student visa application, which typically evaluates your admission offer and financial documents rather than a separate English test score. Confirm the current visa document checklist with the Frwant;ench consulate or Campus France before applying.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789645886305\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do public universities in France accept Duolingo?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Generally no. Most public French universities teach postgraduate programs partly or fully in French and expect a French B2 certificate rather than an English test score. If you are targeting a public university&#8217;s English-taught Master&#8217;s, check that specific department&#8217;s page, since acceptance varies by faculty.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789645924697\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IELTS or TOEFL safer than Duolingo for France?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If your shortlist includes multiple French schools, yes, IELTS and TOEFL remain more widely accepted across France than DET. Take DET only if your target program has explicitly confirmed it, or if you also plan to apply to countries like Ireland or the Netherlands, where DET acceptance is broader.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789645953862\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long is my Duolingo score valid for a French application?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Two years from your test date. If your application timeline stretches close to or beyond that window, plan to retake the test rather than risk submitting an expired score.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789645981051\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I send my Duolingo score to more than one French university?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can send your score to any university on your shortlist through the Duolingo portal at no extra cost.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Nine confirmed French institutions accept the Duolingo English Test (DET), led by HEC Paris, EDHEC, NEOMA, SKEMA, and Audencia. NEOMA Business School and SKEMA Business School both list a minimum DET score of 105. EDHEC accepts DET as valid proof of English for its Master&#8217;s admission track. Duolingo English Test costs Rs. 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