DET - 2025
Test Format :
Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking
Duration :
1 hour
Mode :
Online & Computer-Based

Last updated - 19 October '24
DET Overview
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is an online English proficiency exam designed for students and professionals to demonstrate their English language skills. It’s widely accepted by universities, colleges, and institutions around the world as an alternative to traditional tests like TOEFL or IELTS.
Ways to take DET Focus Edition Exam
At a Test Center (In-Person)
- Availability: Only at Duolingo-authorized test centers.
- You schedule the test via Duolingo’s site.
- Visit the test center with a valid government-issued ID.
- Take the test under the supervision of proctors.
- Candidates who need higher verification standards or applying to institutions that require in-person testing.
Key Features of DET Focus Edition
- Includes enhanced identity verification.
- Comes with live human proctoring.
- Test format is similar to the regular DET but with more secure delivery.
- Results are typically available within 2 days.
- Recognized by specific institutions that require high-stakes English proficiency testing.
DET Pattern
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is an online English proficiency test designed to evaluate the English language skills of non-native speakers. It's accepted by thousands of universities and institutions worldwide as an alternative to TOEFL or IELTS.
Section | Duration | Details |
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Introduction & Setup | 5–10 minutes |
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Adaptive Test | 45 minutes |
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Video Interview + Writing Sample | 10 minutes |
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DET Syllabus
Skill | Sub-skills Tested | Question Types |
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Reading | Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension |
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Writing | Sentence formation, Grammar, Vocabulary, Coherence |
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Listening | Listening comprehension, Pronunciation |
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Speaking | Fluency, Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Coherence |
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Integrated Skills | Multiple skills at once |
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Test Format | Adaptive, Skill-based |
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