A New Global Standard for English Proficiency
Designed to Evaluate English Proficiency Fairly, Flexibly, and Affordably
Trusted by Leading Universities Globally
Accepted by 6,000+ Institutions Worldwide
How We Support Universities
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Results You Can Trust
The Duolingo English test is a computer adaptive test backed by rigorous research in language assessment, psychometrics, AI and machine learning.
Built on the latest assessment science
The test provides a well-rounded understanding of each applicant's fluency, with results that are highly correlated with other major assessments such as the TOEFL and the IELTS.
Innovative test security
Industry-leading security protocols, individual test proctoring, and computer adaptive technology help prevent fraud and cheating and ensure results you can trust.
Designed for High-stakes Security
We combine human expertise with AI for robust exam supervision.
Secure by design
Adaptive test engine administers questions from a vast database, ensuring a test taker would need over 1,000 attempts to see a repeat question
AI and data forensics
Millions of data points collected daily train security algorithms to help detect rule breaking and identify patterns of suspicious behavior
Test lockdown
The test is automatically canceled if test takers attempt to access external applications or plugins during the test
Comprehensive proctoring
Expert human proctors, with the help of AI, examine each test session for more than 75 different behaviors in multiple, independent rounds of review
ID verification
A combination of Computer Vision, AI, and trained proctors verify test takers’ identity
Video sample
Accepting institutions can review a short video and writing sample from each test taker’s test session
Special Program for English Teachers
Duolingo supports Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) special testing program for English Teachers.
We proudly offer a subsidized rate (~75% off) to eligible teachers.