Duolingo English Test is recognized by standards for admission to business schools

Taking an international language test is an important step when applying to universities and colleges abroad. This is especially true if you're planning to study in Canada, the US, or other English-speaking countries. In recent years, the Duolingo English Test (DET) has been gaining popularity — a modern online exam recognized by thousands of educational institutions worldwide.

Recently, the test received additional confirmation of its academic credibility: the Duolingo English Test was recognized as meeting the standards of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) — the organization that sets requirements for graduate business education programs.

What GMAC Recognition Means

GMAC is an international organization best known as the developer of the GMAT exam. It sets standards for graduate programs in management and business, which include:

• MBA programs;
• Master's degrees in management, finance, and marketing;
• Other business-related programs.

Recognition of DET at the GMAC standards level means the test meets the English language requirements for applicants to business programs.

These standards are used by business schools around the world. However, the final decision on accepting any particular test always rests with the specific university.

What This Recognition Means for Business Schools

Recognition of the Duolingo English Test in GMAC standards is important not only for applicants but also for business schools themselves. Essentially, GMAC is establishing DET as a tool that helps graduate business programs (such as MBAs and other management-focused degrees) assess the English proficiency of international candidates in a clearer and more comparable format.

According to Duolingo, GMAC recognition gives business schools:

• Clearer and simpler guidelines for reporting English proficiency for international applicants;
• More flexibility when evaluating candidates from different countries with diverse educational backgrounds;
• Better alignment with modern admission practices that support global mobility and accessibility of education for students.

Simply put, it's easier for business schools to consider DET results and compare candidates using uniform criteria — without unnecessary complications.

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The Duolingo English Test is a modern alternative to exams like IELTS or TOEFL. Its main difference is its fully online format. You can take the test from home, at a convenient time, without traveling to a test center.

DET evaluates not only language proficiency but also communication skills. The exam structure includes reading, listening, writing, and speaking tasks, as well as a video interview and writing sample that universities can review additionally.

Results are available within 48 hours, and you can send them to an unlimited number of educational institutions.

Today, the Duolingo English Test is accepted by 6,000+ universities and educational programs worldwide, including leading institutions in Canada, the US, and Europe.

Updated Scoring System

Previously, DET evaluated results using four comprehensive categories: Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, and Production. Now, separate scores for each skill have been added:

• Speaking;
• Writing;
• Reading;
• Listening.

This makes results more transparent and easier to understand for both applicants and admissions committees.

Additionally, this system may be more convenient and familiar: IELTS and TOEFL have always shown scores for each skill, so some test-takers previously had questions about how to match Duolingo's comprehensive categories with the familiar indicators.

For applicants, this means more flexibility when choosing an exam. And for our students, it means additional support during preparation and registration.

We Are an Official Duolingo English Test Partner

Our team is an official partner of the Duolingo English Test. This allows us to provide students with additional support during preparation and exam registration.

Students who register through us receive:

• Official preparation materials and instructions;
• Explanations of the exam structure and university requirements;
• Support with registration and sending results;
• Information about programs that accept DET;
• Priority application processing from Duolingo (as part of the partnership program).

If you're planning to apply to business programs, MBAs, or other programs abroad, we'll help you determine whether the Duolingo English Test is suitable for your chosen university.

How to Register for the Duolingo English Test

For all questions about Duolingo test registration, email us at mail@immigrant.today.

You can register for the Duolingo English Test using our referral link: go to registration.

If you need help choosing an educational institution in Canada and with the application process, book a consultation with our specialists — we'll help you create a clear action plan.