Duolingo Exam Total Marks: Scores Interpretation & Subscores

The Duolingo Examination is an online English test. The examination results can be used as proof of English language ability in several universities. DET test assesses a student’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Before taking the DET examination, it is essential that a test taker knows about the total marks secured in the exam. It will help the student to aim accordingly. The Duolingo examination overall marks are different from other examinations like TOEFL and IELTS. Keep reading to learn more about the Duolingo exam total marks.

Examination Name	Duolingo English Test (DET)
Conducted By	Duolingo
Exam Scores	10-160

Duolingo Exam Scores 

The Duolingo English Test  (DET) results are secured on a scale from 10-160. Additionally, the test taker would also receive 4 subscores of each certified test. The subscores are provided to measure English proficiency in certain areas.

Subscores

While reading, writing, speaking, and listening are important language components, research shows that combined skills can better represent how language is used in real life. Effective language use requires people to employ multiple skills simultaneously.

Subscores Criteria	Description
Literacy	Accesses a candidate’s ability to read and write
Comprehension	Ascertain a candidate’s reading and listening skills
Production	The ability of the candidate to write and speak is accessed
Conversation	Speaking and listening skills is tested

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Score Interpretation

The Duolingo score interpretation is given on a scale of 160 in 5-point increments. The scores are aligned with the framework of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The Duolingo score is interpreted in the following ways:

Score Scale	CEFR	Interpretation
Scale(10 to 55)	A1	Basic knowledge of English words & phrases
Scale (10 to 55)	A2	Basic knowledge of English words & phrases
Scale (60-85)	B1	Understand how to use English & describe in detail
Scale (90-115)	B2	Can communicate everything in English
Scale (120-160)	C1	Can understand all written & spoken forms of English, including niche language use
Scale (120-160)	C2	Can understand all written & spoken forms of English, including niche language use

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Score Comparison Between Duolingo TOEFL and IELTS

The score comparison between Duolingo, TOEFL, and IELTS is given below

DET	IELTS	TOEFL iBT
160	8.5-9	120
155	8	119
150	8	117-118
145	7.5	113-116
140	7.5	109-112
135	7	104-108
130	7	98-103
125	6.5	93-97
120	6.5	87-92
115	6	82-86
110	6	76-81
105	6	70-75
100	5.5	65-69
95	5.5	59-64
90	5	53-58
85	5	47-52
80	5	41-46
75	4.5	35-40
70	4.5	30-34
65	4.5	24-29
10-60	0-4	0-23

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