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The 2025 List of All Countries That Accept The DET

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The 2025 List of All Countries That Accept The DET
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It may surprise you that over 5,400 institutions worldwide now accept the Duolingo English Test (DET). Did you know that?

Check below to see if your country is on the list. We’ll also share practical tips for getting accepted at your target school.

Which Countries Accept the Duolingo English Test?

According to the official Duolingo English Test website, the DET is now recognized in 110 countries worldwide. Just two years ago, only 3,000 institutions accepted DET scores—its growth has been remarkable.

If your country isn't listed yet, don’t worry—Duolingo is working toward global acceptance. The USA, Canada, and the UK lead the way, but many other countries also fully accept the DET, including:

List of Countries Accepting the Duolingo English Test in 2025

A - C
Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Czechia

D - H
Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary

I - M
India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma)

How to Send Your Duolingo English Test Results to Institutions

N - S
Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

T - Z
Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam

Taking the Duolingo English Test from Anywhere

No matter where you take the DET, the price is the same, and you can complete the test from home.

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For students applying to Canada, the USA, and parts of the UK, the DET may also help meet student visa requirements.

Is Duolingo Accepted at My University?

Wondering if your university accepts the DET? Here’s how to find out:

  1. Check the official site. Type your university’s name into the search tool on the Duolingo English Test website.
  2. Contact admissions. If your university isn’t listed, reach out to the admissions department and check their English proficiency requirements. Most schools list them online.
  3. Call or email. If the website doesn’t have the info, admissions staff will know. A quick email or phone call can confirm whether DET scores are accepted.
  4. Ask about minimum scores. Schools may have specific requirements for different majors, including minimum DET scores and sub-scores.

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