Duolingo Questions
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What TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English, or Duolingo score do I need to be a competitive Yale University MBA applicant?
→To be a competitive Yale University MBA applicant, you should aim for at least 100 on the TOEFL, 7 or higher on IELTS, 185 or higher on Cambridge English (C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, or B2 First), or 120 or higher on the Duolingo English Test, whichever exam you choose.
What TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE score do I need for Michigan State University?
→Approximate English scores for Michigan State University are TOEFL iBT 79 (or 4 on the new scale from 21 January 2026), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110 and PTE 53 (with a subscore of 48) for undergraduate regular admission. Graduate applicants should confirm with the Graduate School.
Which Canadian Universities Accept the Duolingo English Test Score?
→Several large Canadian universities accept the Duolingo English Test, including the University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia. York University also takes this score. Always verify acceptance directly with each university's official website before relying on it for your application.
Is the Duolingo English Test accepted for German student visa purposes?
→No, the Duolingo English Test is not accepted for German student visa purposes when applying from India. German Missions in India explicitly exclude Duolingo, along with Pearson PTE and TOEFL Home Edition, and instead recognize certificates like IELTS or ALTE-member exams for English-taught programs.
How much does the Duolingo English Test cost and for how long is the result valid?
→The Duolingo English Test currently costs US$70, roughly ₹5,900 to ₹6,000, and results are valid for 2 years from the test date. Scores are usually ready within 48 hours, and the roughly one-hour test is taken entirely online from home.
How many subscores will I get on my Duolingo English Test, and what do they cover?
→Your Duolingo English Test report now includes eight subscores rather than four: four Individual Subscores covering Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening, plus four Integrated Subscores covering Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, and Production. Every subscore, like your overall result, is reported on the same 10 to 160 scale.
What are Duolingo's current CEFR score ranges from B1 to C2?
→Duolingo's current CEFR alignment runs from 60 to 95 for B1, 100 to 125 for B2, 130 to 150 for C1, and 155 to 160 for C2. For reference, a score of 100 now sits at the B2 level rather than the older band some outdated guides still mention.
What IELTS Academic Band and TOEFL iBT score match a Duolingo English Test score of 120?
→A Duolingo English Test score of 120 generally lines up with an IELTS Academic Band of about 6, and a TOEFL iBT score in the range of roughly 87 to 92. Since scoring systems differ in format and structure, treat these comparisons as a general guide rather than exact conversion.