Dewar said the Duolingo test measures “the whole spectrum of English proficiency” from beginning to native speaker, using the same framework used by other tests.

Luis von Ahn, CEO and co-founder of Duolingo, a language learning platform, says English tests should test English and “not a candidate’s geography or finances.” He says the DET costs 80% ...

Princeton is the only remaining Ivy League institution that does not accept the Duolingo English Test (DET) as part of its application process for international students. Every other Ivy that requires ...

Duolingo's English Test is becoming a fast and cost effective alternative to traditional English proficiency exams in university admissions.

Think universities don’t trust the Duolingo English Test? We bust four major myths about DET and explain why top schools really do accept it.

For Indian students aiming for the Ivy League, English proficiency exams have always been a key requirement. Tests like the ...

Duolingo's "We Rise Together" Awards celebrate excellence in higher education, featuring refugee Mary Maker as keynote speaker for the second year.

Duolingo held its fourth annual We Rise Together Awards, highlighting English test takers. The event also highlighted refugee students who attended universities through a program sponsored by ...

Find out where the Duolingo English Test is accepted in 2025. Explore university admissions, student visa rules and country-specific DET policies.

Standardized testing may be headed to the smartphone. A language-learning startup plans to offer an app-based English proficiency exam, challenging big test-makers that have long dominated the market.