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Jun 16, 2026
about 56 days
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Duolingo English Test Score Hub
Your complete DET Score toolkit for understanding score ranges, calculating results, predicting your target, and comparing with TOEFL & IELTS.
Understanding DET Scores
Every test produces 9 scores: 1 overall score and 8 subscores. All are on a 10–160 scale, in 5-point steps.
What Your Score Report Looks Like
Here’s what you’ll see after completing the test — an actual DET score report layout.
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1. Overall Score
Your main score on the 10-160 scale. It maps directly to the CEFR framework.
130
10160
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2. CEFR Level
Shows your general English proficiency level to universities (A1 to C2).
Advanced: CEFR C1
- ✓ Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning.
- ✓ Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, using language flexibly and effectively for various purposes.
- ✓ Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, with controlled use of connectors and cohesive devices.
3. Individual Subscores
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3. Individual Subscores
Four independent scores for Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening. They show how well you perform in each specific language skill.
SPEAKING
125
WRITING
125
READING
145
LISTENING
130
4. Integrated Subscores
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4. Integrated Subscores
Four scores representing how you combine skills in real life: Production, Literacy, Comprehension, and Conversation.
Production
125
Ability to speak and write
Literacy
135
Ability to write and read
Comprehension
140
Ability to read and listen
Conversation
130
Ability to listen and speak
DET Score Calculator
Enter your 4 individual subscores to instantly compute your Overall Score and all Integrated Subscores.
Individual Subscores
Drag the sliders or type a score (10–160)
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
115Overall
Integrated Subscores
Li115
Literacy
avg(120 + 105)
Co120
Comprehension
avg(120 + 115)
Cv115
Conversation
avg(115 + 110)
Pr110
Production
avg(105 + 110)
DET Score Predictor
Estimate a realistic timeline for your target score and see the subscore benchmarks you should aim for.
Target Score Planner
Goal: +20 pts
Current100
→
Target120
DifficultyChallenging
Estimated Reach Date
Plan with real calendar dates
These ranges are directional planning estimates based on score-gap difficulty.
Typical
Jul 28, 2026
about 98 days
Most realistic for steady weekly study.
Safe
Sep 22, 2026
about 154 days
Use this if you need deadline buffer.
Planning Tip
Treat the Safe date as your application planning date and use the Typical date as an internal milestone.
Suggested Subscore Targets
Balanced benchmark to reach 120
Recommended Focus
Prioritize Speaking and Writing first, then reinforce Reading to keep Literacy and Production moving together.
Reading120
Keep reading slightly ahead to stabilize Literacy and Comprehension.
Listening115
Strong listening supports both Comprehension and Conversation.
Speaking115
Speaking usually needs deliberate practice to keep pace.
Writing120
Writing helps lift both Production and Literacy.
DET Score Converter
Drag the slider to convert between DET, TOEFL iBT, and IELTS scores instantly.
TOEFL iBT87 - 92
IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT switched to a 1–6 scale in January 2026. This table uses the legacy 0–120 scale (shown on score reports through January 2028).
How DET Subscores Work
Your 8 subscores are organized into two tracks. The 4 Individual Subscores measure each skill on its own. The 4 Integrated Subscores combine two skills each.
Individual Subscores
Each measures one skill independently.
Reading10 – 160
Listening10 – 160
Speaking10 – 160
Writing10 – 160
Integrated Subscores
Each combines two individual skills.
Literacy= avg(Reading + Writing)
Comprehension= avg(Reading + Listening)
Conversation= avg(Listening + Speaking)
Production= avg(Writing + Speaking)
How Different Questions Are Scored
Not all questions are graded the same way. The DET uses 4 scoring methods depending on the question type.
Right or Wrong
Each answer is either correct or incorrect.
- Read and Select
- Fill in the Blanks
- Read and Complete
- Interactive Reading*
- Listen and Respond
0–1 Partial Credit
Scored based on how close to the correct answer.
- Listen and Type
- Highlight the Answer
- Listen and Complete
Writing Criteria
4 criteria: content, coherence, grammar, lexis.
- Summarize the Conversation
- Write About the Photo
- Interactive Writing
- Writing Sample
Speaking Criteria
6 criteria: content, coherence, fluency, grammar, lexis, pronunciation.
- Speak About the Photo
- Read Then Speak
- Interactive Speaking
- Speaking Sample
How AI Scoring Works
Just like human examiners, Duolingo’s grading algorithms are trained to accurately assess language proficiency across multiple dimensions.
Two separate AI models
score speaking and writing. Both were trained on thousands of human-scored answers.
~85% agreement
with human examiners — the same rate as when two humans score the same answer.
Off-topic and low-effort detection.
Answers that are irrelevant, repetitive, or contain little language receive very low scores.
No examiner bias.
AI follows consistent rules, avoiding the fatigue and inconsistency that can affect humans.
CEFR Levels & Band Descriptors
DET scores map to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Here's what each level means for real-world English ability.
Most universities require B2 or above (DET 100+). Top programs often require C1 (DET 130+).
A1–A2DET 10–55
Beginner
- Understand familiar everyday expressions
- Introduce yourself and answer basic personal questions
- Interact in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly
B1DET 60–95
Intermediate
- Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar topics
- Deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling
- Produce simple connected text on familiar or personal topics
B2DET 100–125
Upper Intermediate
- Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics
- Interact with a degree of fluency that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible
- Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects
C1DET 130–150
Advanced
- Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meaning
- Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions
- Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes
C2DET 155–160
Proficient
- Understand with ease virtually everything heard or read
- Summarize information from different spoken and written sources
- Express yourself spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely in complex situations
DET Double-Track Scoring Matrix
See exactly how each of the 13 completely scored questions impacts your Individual and Integrated subscores.
| Question Type | Individual Subscores | Integrated Subscores | ||||||
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| Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing | Literacy (R&W) | Comprehension (R&L) | Conversation (L&S) | Production (W&S) | |
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| Fill in the Blanks | ||||||||
| Read and Complete | ||||||||
| Interactive Reading | ||||||||
| Listen and Type | ||||||||
| Interactive Listening | ||||||||
| Interactive Speaking | ||||||||
| Speak About the Photo | ||||||||
| Read, Then Speak | ||||||||
| Speaking Sample | ||||||||
| Write About the Photo | ||||||||
| Interactive Writing | ||||||||
| Writing Sample | ||||||||
* Note: All 13 question types (including Speaking Sample and Writing Sample) are now fully scored in the newest DET format.
Read and Select
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Fill in the Blanks
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Read and Complete
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Interactive Reading
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Listen and Type
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Interactive Listening
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Interactive Speaking
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Speak About the Photo
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Read, Then Speak
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Speaking Sample
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Write About the Photo
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Interactive Writing
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
Writing Sample
Individual Subscores
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Integrated Subscores
Literacy
Comprehension
Conversation
Production
* Note: All 13 question types (including Speaking Sample and Writing Sample) are now fully scored.
DET Score FAQs
What is the DET score range?
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What DET score do I need for university admission?
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