Duolingo English Test (DET) Score Calculator
Calculate your overall DET score from your section subscores and find your IELTS and TOEFL equivalents.
DET Subscores (10-160)
👆 Use the sliders on the left to enter your DET subscores. Your overall score and equivalent IELTS and TOEFL bands will be calculated automatically.
OVERALL DET SCORE
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Estimated as the average of your four subscores. Your official DET report uses an adaptive overall score that may differ.
What Your Score Means
IELTS Equivalent
TOEFL iBT Equivalent
Individual Section Scores
Areas for Improvement
How the Duolingo English Test Works
What is DET?
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a modern language proficiency assessment for international students and institutions. The exam is fully digital, on-demand, and adaptive.
The DET takes about 1 hour total. It measures English abilities across 4 integrated subscores (Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, and Production), each reported on a 10 to 160 scale alongside an overall score in the same range.
Why Take the DET?
Accessibility & On-Demand Convenience
Can be taken online anywhere at any time without a test center. Highly flexible for students worldwide.
Fast Results Delivery
Receive your certified results within 2 days of completion, making it one of the fastest English proficiency tests available.
DET Overall Score Guide
120 - 160
Advanced. Can understand a wide variety of demanding written and spoken languages.
100 - 115
Upper Intermediate. Can communicate and comprehend effectively in familiar and academic contexts.
60 - 95
Intermediate. Can understand the main points of concrete matters in work or school.
10 - 55
Basic. Can understand very basic words and common expressions.
Typical University Requirements
Understanding the 4 Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Your ability to read and write. Measures performance on reading texts, filling in missing words, and responding in writing to prompts.
Comprehension
Your ability to read and listen. Combines auditory interpretation with reading passages and comprehension tests.
Conversation
Your ability to listen and speak. Evaluates how well you articulate ideas orally in response to spoken prompts and dialogues.
Production
Your ability to write and speak. Focuses purely on expressive language, measuring how fluently and accurately you generate original ideas.
How to Prepare for the Duolingo English Test
- 1. Take Practice Tests: Use Duolingo's official free practice tests to get used to the fast-paced, adaptive structure.
- 2. Improve Typing Speed & Accuracy: Since the test is fully digital, quick and accurate typing saves precious time.
- 3. Master Integrated Tasks: Focus on exercises that combine listening and writing, as well as reading and speaking.
- 4. Speak with Confidence: During the speaking tasks, maintain eye contact with the camera and speak clearly at a natural pace.
- 5. Prepare Your Test Environment: Ensure your test room is quiet, well-lit, and completely private to avoid technical flags.
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