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Suitable Learners

If you are experiencing the following:

✦Students with unsatisfactory TOEFL/IELTS scores

✦Students who are unable to take the TOEFL/IELTS test

✦Students who are seeking supplemental admissions and transfer

✦Students who are planning to apply for undergraduate/graduate study in 2025 and their preferred institution recognizes English test scores from DET

DET is a very suitable choice for you, but please note: IELTS and TOEFL are still the mainstream English exams, and DET can't completely replace them, for the current special circumstances, it is recommended that students can take the DET as a support for the language level.

Program Advantages

✦Big celebrities guide and solve problems, and famous teachers accurately point out

✦In-depth analysis of test sites, simulation of actual combat, and high scores in decisive battles

✦Comprehensively speak, listen, read and write, and cover all knowledge points

✦Famous teacher 1V1/high-quality small class guidance, tailor-made high score solution

Curriculum

Start date：Year-round enrollment is rolling, and after students submit their applications, course instructors will inform students of specific courses and guide them through the enrollment process based on the contact information they leave behind.

Lesson content: In-depth explanation of listening, reading and writing + model exams.Students will receive a class schedule at the beginning of class.

Others：According to the student's situation, the appropriate guidance, to help students to solve the problem of raising scores, and to sprint to high scores in one go!

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The Duolingo English Test is an English proficiency assessment used to evaluate your ability to read, write, speak, and listen to English. As you progress through this computer-adaptive test, the question difficulty increases or decreases based on your answers to previous questions. In addition to multiple-choice questions, you answer open-ended questions to assess your spoken and written English skills. The computer grades all of the questions you answer. You also have an opportunity to record a video interview and writing sample.

To take the Duolingo English Test, you need a computer with a reliable internet connection and a front-facing camera. The entire test takes place online, and proctors review your recording to ensure you follow the rules. For this reason, you need to be in a well-lit room with the computer's video camera, microphone, and speakers turned on. If you use a Mac to take the test, you must give permission to record your computer screen, along with keystroke access before starting the test.

The Duolingo English Test takes about one hour to complete. It’s broken down into three segments:Introduction and setup (five minutes),Adaptive test (45 minutes),Video interview (10 minutes).

You'll receive your results within 48 hours, and those results remain valid for two years.

Duolingo has strict testing rules for all test-takers to follow. These rules include the following:Keep ears and face uncovered and visible to the proctor at all times;Keep mobile devices, notes, and textbooks away from the testing area;Look at the device screen at all times during the test;Stay in the test window at all times;Avoid writing or reading notes;Speak only when instructed.

Although the primary use for the Duolingo English Test is verifying English proficiency for academic institutions, the results apply to any situation that requires proof of your skills. This includes job interviews and applicant verification. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons you may take the Duolingo English Test:

Standardized English proficiency test

The Duolingo English Test is a standardized test similar to the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests. As such, you can often use the score reports as a replacement for these tests at over 4,000 universities and institutions, as of June 2023.

English placement test

Schools may use the Duolingo English Test as a placement test for incoming international students. This could mean:Getting properly placed in an English class that suits your ability level;Receiving the right educational support services for a more successful college experience.

Corporate verification of applicants

You can include a link to your Duolingo English Test score reports on your LinkedIn account or resume. This helps potential employers verify your English proficiency as part of the interview process, as they can review your taped responses to random interview questions. It also helps you distinguish yourself from others applying for the same job.

The Duolingo English Test offers several perks compared to similar tests, such as the TOEFL and IELTS exams. As long as the organization verifying your language proficiency accepts the Duolingo test, these perks may be the deciding factor in which test you choose:

It’s cost effective

The Duolingo English Test costs $59 plus applicable taxes, as of June 2023, and you can send your scores to up to 40 institutions for no extra cost. The TOEFL test, by comparison, can cost around $200, depending on your testing location, plus $20 per additional score report you’d like to send. IELTS, meanwhile, charges more than $200 for their exam, depending on your location.

For fees for Chinese candidates, please open the Chinese version of the website.

It’s convenient

You can take the Duolingo English from any quiet, private, and bright location with a properly equipped computer and an internet connection. Once you buy the test, you can take it anytime in the following 21 days—no need to make an appointment. Plus, if you had a bad test day, you can easily take the test again, as many as two times in a 30-day period.

It’s quick

Since a computer scores all sections of the Duolingo English test, you get your results quickly. They should be available within 48 hours after you submit the test—a big bonus if you’re facing application deadlines.

As an adaptive test, the question difficulty for the Duolingo English test will adjust as you work through the questions, and you likely won't be able to determine beforehand exactly which questions you'll receive on test day.

Your score is meant to reflect your actual English proficiency, so cramming for the test may not be a good idea. That doesn't mean you should skip test prep. Here are a few ways to get ready:

Free practice tests

Duolingo offers free practice test questions on its website. Reviewing these questions lets you see the types of questions you have to answer so you're more comfortable with them on test day. You may find other practice tests and questions through other online sources as well.

Test readiness guide

The official Test Readiness Guide available on the Duolingo website includes free practice tests, a downloadable guide, overview of the test process, and examples of each type of question on the test. Pay close attention to the “Prepare your environment” and “Test security” sections to help ensure that your scores get certified.

These are the official methods of preparation given above, perhaps you could try the suggestions given by ONMI：

Candidates can pay attention to a few things in preparation for the test:

How to be in the best shape for the test: candidates can choose to take the test at the right time and place when they are in the best physical and mental shape.

How to pace yourself for the test: Please go at your own pace when preparing for the test. This test is designed to measure English proficiency, not knowledge of the test itself, so if you are already prepared, you can take the test now!

①Before the test

✦Go to englishtest.duolingo.co.uk to create an account for free, just provide a valid email address.

✦Log in to your account and familiarize yourself with the test.

✦In the days leading up to the test, practice English as intensively as possible.

✦Determine the time and place to take the test and prepare the venue and equipment.

② During the test

✦Before you start the test, please refer to “How to be at your best during the test” to ensure that you are in the right frame of mind. Do not forget to review the test rules.

✦Do not take your eyes off the screen or exit the test application while taking the test; avoid checking the timer too often.

✦After completing the test, please wait until the test is fully uploaded before leaving the Multi-Neighbor English Test desktop application. When the test upload is complete, you will receive a notification on the screen.

③After the test

✦You will receive the test results within 48 hours. If you have purchased expedited scoring, you will receive the test result within 12 hours after the test. You can log in to the official website and view the results in your English test account.

✦Once you receive your certified test results, you can begin sending them.

✦Certified test results can be shared with accredited colleges and universities at any time, in any quantity, and at no additional cost.

After starting the test, the system will guide you through the following three sections:

1. Introduction and Preparation (approximately 5 minutes)

✦Ensure that the computer's camera, speakers and microphone are functioning properly.

✦Upload a government-issued photo ID.

✦Review the test rules and requirements.

2. Adaptive Testing (approximately 45 minutes)

✦The Adaptive Test (approximately 45 minutes) measures English proficiency by having the test taker answer a series of different questions.

✦The difficulty of the questions varies with your performance.

3. Speaking Sample and Writing Sample (approximately 10 minutes)

✦A proposition is given and the test taker is required to respond to it either orally or in writing, using the proposition to its fullest potential.

✦The speaking sample will take 1-3 minutes to answer and the writing sample will take 3-5 minutes to answer.

✦You will be able to view your answers in both sections after the test has been certified. Institutions receiving the results will be able to see your oral and writing samples.

DET test online test or offline?

The DET test is conducted at home via computer and webcam without the need to make an appointment or visit a test center to take the test, the entire test takes only about 45 minutes and you are certified within 48 hours. You can send the results to an unlimited number of organizations.

Is DET testing expensive?

Online test, take it at home, no appointment needed, 45 minutes long, $49 fee, 48 hours to score!

What is the total DET test score?

The total length of the DET is 45 minutes total, with scores ranging from 10-160, and the test is divided into: Quick Prep: 10 minutes. Brief introduction to understanding the test rules and requirements. Placement Test: 25 minutes. A graded test session to assess listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Video Interview: 10 minutes. Ungraded test session to record responses to open-ended questions.

What types of questions are on the DET test?

The question types are mixed and in no fixed order. The five types of questions are: picking out English words, reading sentences aloud, dictating sentences, filling in blanks, and answering pictures.

Does the DET test have writing?

The interview and writing are not scored. The organization receiving the material will assess the candidate's overall performance accordingly.

What are the advantages of the DET test?

Advantages of DET: short, inexpensive, conducted at home, quick results, interview effect, results can be submitted to an unlimited number of organizations.

Is there a validity period for DET results?

Yes, DET results are valid for two years.

How many times can I take the DET test?

Candidates are able to receive certification results for two tests within 1 month from the completion date of taking the certification test.

What documentation is required to take the DET test?

Passport, driver's license, or government-issued photo ID.