Duolingo English Test Fee 2026 for Pakistani Students
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Duolingo English Test fee 2026: about $70 per test for Pakistani students
The Duolingo English Test (DET) costs about US$70 per attempt, the same price in every country, and you take it online at home. For Pakistani students that is far cheaper than IELTS (about Rs 76,000). Results come in about two days, you can send scores to as many institutions as you like for free, and low-income students can ask for a fee waiver through Duolingo’s Access Program.
| Fee | About US$70 per attempt (paid by card; your bank may add conversion charges) |
|---|---|
| Where | Online, at home, any time |
| Results | About 2 days |
| Score sending | Free and unlimited |
| Validity | 2 years |
| Fee waiver | Duolingo Access Program for low-income students |
Duolingo vs IELTS cost in Pakistan
| Test | Fee | Where | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo English Test | About US$70 | Online at home | About 2 days |
| IELTS on computer | Rs 75,600–76,240 | Test centre | A few days |
How to take the Duolingo English Test from Pakistan
- Check that your university or scholarship accepts Duolingo.
- Create an account on englishtest.duolingo.com.
- Pay online with a debit or credit card that allows international payments.
- Take the test on a laptop with a webcam, in a quiet room, with your passport.
- Send your result free to your universities.
Tips
- Enable international payments on your card. Many Pakistani cards block them by default.
- Use a passport. Check which ID Duolingo accepts before you start.
- Practise first. The free practice test shows the format.
Scam warning: Buy the test only on englishtest.duolingo.com. Sellers of ‘cheap Duolingo vouchers’ on social media are often scams. Check suspicious offers with our Scam check.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Duolingo English Test fee in Pakistan? About US$70 per attempt, the same worldwide; your bank may add currency charges.
Is Duolingo cheaper than IELTS in Pakistan? Yes. IELTS on computer costs about Rs 75,600–76,240.
Which scholarships accept Duolingo? Many universities accept it; check each programme. Schwarzman Scholars, for example, accepts a Duolingo score of 130.
Can I get the Duolingo test free? Low-income students can apply for a fee waiver through Duolingo’s Access Program.
How long is the Duolingo score valid? Two years.
Sources
We checked these sources on 17 October 2026:
- Duolingo English Test – for test takers: online test, 2-day results
- Duolingo English Test – Access Program: fee waivers
- Cialfo (July 2026): US$70 price, free score sending, validity
Duolingo’s own pages we opened did not show the price; it comes from Cialfo’s July 2026 breakdown. Confirm at checkout.
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