If I score 100 on the Duolingo English Test, what CEFR level does that correspond to?
A Duolingo English Test score of 100 puts you at CEFR level B2 on Duolingo's current scale, where B1 spans 60 to 95, B2 spans 100 to 125, C1 spans 130 to 150, and C2 spans 155 to 160, reflecting solid intermediate proficiency.
Your Duolingo English Test score of 100 corresponds to CEFR level B2, which most universities treat as a solid intermediate to upper intermediate proficiency band. This matches Duolingo's currently published scale rather than older informal band labels you may find in outdated comparison charts. Knowing this conversion lets you match your score against the exact language requirement a course lists.
Duolingo Score to CEFR Level Mapping
| CEFR Level | Duolingo Score Range |
|---|---|
| B1 | 60 to 95 |
| B2 | 100 to 125 |
| C1 | 130 to 150 |
| C2 | 155 to 160 |
Using This Score for University Applications
Many admissions pages state their English requirement as a CEFR band instead of a raw Duolingo figure, so an accurate conversion prevents you from misjudging whether you qualify. A B2 result clears the bar for a wide range of undergraduate and some postgraduate programs, though competitive courses often ask for C1. Since cutoffs differ between universities and even between departments at the same university, treat this table as a starting reference and confirm the exact figure on each program page.
My Advice
Check the specific CEFR requirement listed on your target university's admissions page before you submit your score, since course level and country can change the cutoff considerably. If your B2 falls short of a stated C1 requirement, plan a retake well ahead of your deadline rather than hoping for a waiver.
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