List of the Duolingo Accepted Universities in Canada

Content Writer - Study Abroad | Updated On - Oct 3, 2024

The Duolingo English Test has recently become more popular among students who wish to study abroad. It is a commonly used English language proficiency test for its cost-effective, convenient, and widely accepted nature. Regarding studying abroad, Canada has emerged as one of the top choices among Indian students. The report from the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) shows that 41% of international students in Canada are from India.

Now, what is Duolingo? It is an English language proficiency test that assesses your English language proficiency as an alternative to IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. It is the most cost-effective English language test with a registration fee of 5,456 INR and can be taken within 21 days of paying the fee. DET has a score range of 10-160. A DET score of 110 and above is considered equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5 and a TOEFL score of 80, making you eligible to apply to many leading universities in Canada.

From top institutions such as McGill University and the University of Toronto to smaller schools like Simon Fraser University and Toronto Metropolitan University, many universities in Canada accept Duolingo. 416 academic institutions, including primary and secondary, community colleges, and undergraduate and graduate colleges in Canada accept Duolingo.

Table of Contents

List of Top Duolingo Accepted Universities in Canada 2024
1.1 Other Duolingo Accepted Colleges in Canada
Advantages of Duolingo English Test
Understanding the Duolingo English Test
3.1 DET Score Comparison

List of Top Duolingo Accepted Universities in Canada 2024

In the recent QS World University ranking, 30 Canadian universities were featured. Canadian universities accept a minimum DET score of 105 for undergraduate and 120 for graduate programs. However, the requirement can vary depending on the chosen course. Here, we have added some of the top Duolingo accepted universities in Canada, along with their rank and minimum score requirements

QS Rank 2025	University	Minimum Score Requirement
#25	University of Toronto	120
#29	McGill University	120-125
#38	University of British Columbia	125
#96	University of Alberta	120
#115	University of Waterloo	120-125
#120	Western University	115
#159	University of Montreal	125
#176	McMaster University	120
#189	University of Ottawa	120
#198	University of Calgary	125
#275	Dalhousie University	115-120
#319	Simon Fraser University	125
#340	University of Saskatchewan	110-115
#362	York University	120-140
#415	Concordia University	120

Other Duolingo Accepted Colleges in Canada

Apart from the top universities tabulated above, there are many primary and secondary schools and community colleges in Canada that accept DET. Some of these schools are

Centennial College
Norquest College
Humber College
Fleming College
Niagara College
Mohawk College and many more

Advantages of Duolingo English Test

Some of the advantages of the Duolingo English test is are follows

Convenient: As it is an online test, it can be taken from anywhere with a stable internet connection, camera, microphone, and speaker.
Cost effective: It is one of the most cost-effective tests, priced at 5,456 INR (65 USD or 80 CAD)
Duration: DET is a 45–60 minutes long test.
Fast results: Results are published within 2 days or 48 hours

Understanding the Duolingo English Test

As per the results of the Common European Framework of Reference, the level of English language difficulty can be divided into 4 categories: basic, intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced. The DET score breakdown as per these levels are

Basic: 10-55
Intermediate: 60-85
Upper-Intermediate: 90-115
Advanced: 125-160

DET Score Comparison

IELTS and TOEFL are the two major alternatives of DET. Here, we have listed the equivalent IELTS and TOEFL scores of the minimum DET scores you require to study in Canada.

Duolingo Score	TOEFL Equivalent	IELTS Equivalent
100	65-69	5.5
105	70-75	6
110	76-81	6
115	82-86	6
120	87-92	6.5
125	93-97	6.5
130	98-103	7
135	104-108	7
140	109-112	7.5
145	113-116	7.5
150	117-118	8
155	119	8
160	120	8.5-9

Apart from the universities and colleges mentioned above, there are many academic institutions in Canada that accept DET for the admission of international students. It is recommended to visit the official website of the institution you are willing to apply and check the minimum requirements.