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Duolingo English Test

Duolingo English Test (DET)

A one-hour, adaptive English test taken online at home, with results in about two days.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
About 1h
Delivered through
Online only
Results
About 2 days; about 12 hours with paid faster results.

Not yet available at GAPICT

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Overview

The Duolingo English Test is an online, computer-adaptive English test. You take it at home on your own computer, with no appointment. It is not delivered at test centres, including GAPICT.

Who it is for

  • University applicants whose chosen institutions accept the DET
  • Students who want a short, at-home test with fast results
  • Applicants who can test in a quiet private room with a suitable computer

Versions

Standard test

Results in about 2 days.

Faster results

Paid add-on that cuts turnaround to about 12 hours.

Where it is accepted

  • University admission at 6,500+ institutions worldwide
  • Check each institution and any visa authority before choosing this test

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

Duolingo English Test sections
SectionWhat it involves
Set-up and ID checkAbout 5 minutes. Camera, microphone and ID checks; phone used to record your computer.
Adaptive testAbout 45 minutes. Reading, listening, writing and speaking question types; number of questions varies.
Writing and speaking samplesAbout 10 minutes. Unscored samples shared with institutions.

Total time: About 1 hour

Scores and validity

Scoring
Overall score from 10 to 160. Subscores for Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening, plus integrated subscores (Production, Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation).
Validity
Results are valid for two years. After that you can no longer share them.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

We could not confirm a current fee for candidates in Pakistan from an official source. Check the price on the official Duolingo English Test website (opens in a new tab) when you book.

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Original, government-issued photo ID with full name, date of birth, photo and expiry date. For Pakistan, a passport or government photo ID is listed.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for Duolingo English Test are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Online only (taken at home; no test centres).

  1. 1

    Create an account and buy the test on englishtest.duolingo.com, then take it online at home. It cannot be booked at a test centre.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official Duolingo English Test website (opens in a new tab)

Fees are paid to the test owner. Rescheduling and cancellation follow the owner's rules.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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Duolingo English Test FAQs

Can I take the Duolingo English Test at GAPICT?
No. The test is only taken online at home. It has no test-centre network.
How often can I take it?
You must wait for your results before testing again. You can buy up to three tests in any 30-day period.
Is it accepted for UK or Australian visas?
It is mainly used for university admission. Check the visa authority's current list before relying on it for a visa.
What do I need on test day?
A computer with camera, microphone and speakers, a phone to record your screen set-up, and valid government photo ID.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

Duolingo English Test and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Duolingo, Inc., is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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