What does a Duolingo English Test score of 100 mean?

A DET score of 100 corresponds to CEFR level B2 (upper-intermediate). In Duolingo's official comparison table it is approximately IELTS 5.5 and TOEFL iBT 65 – 69.

Which universities accept a Duolingo score of 100?

124 institutions on the official DET share list state 100 as their minimum on their own website, and 400 accept 100 or lower. The full list by country is on Teachero's directory of institutions that accept the Duolingo English Test.

What is 100 on the Duolingo English Test in IELTS?

About IELTS 5.5, according to Duolingo's official score comparison. Universities publish separate requirements for each test, so check the IELTS and DET minimum of your program.

Duolingo score 100: meaning, IELTS 5.5 equivalent, who accepts it

Q: Is 100 a good Duolingo score?

100 meets the published minimum at 400 of 1001 institutions, mostly undergraduate, college and pathway programs. Most universities ask for 95–125, so aim for at least 100–110.

A Duolingo English Test score of 100 is a CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate) level. On Duolingo’s official comparison table it is roughly IELTS 5.5 and TOEFL iBT 65 – 69. Among the 1001 institutions that publish a DET minimum on their website, 400 (40%) ask for 100 or lower, and 124 list exactly 100.

Score 100 compared with nearby scores

DET	CEFR	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	Institutions listing this minimum
110	B2	6	76 – 81	139
105	B2	6	70 – 75	182
100	B2	5.5	65 – 69	124
95	B1	5.5	59 – 64	112
90	B1	5	53 – 58	61

Institutions that list 100 as their minimum DET score

Minimum taken from each institution’s own website; programs may differ and requirements change — confirm before you book.

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Is 100 a good Duolingo score?

It is a solid B2 score that meets the minimum at 40% of institutions with a published requirement, mostly undergraduate programs, colleges and pathway courses. Many universities ask for 105–120, so a few more points open many more doors.

How to go from 100 to 105 or higher

Most students between 100 and 125 lose points on Production: write at least 5 connected sentences in Write About the Photo and Writing Sample, with linking words (because, although, which, therefore).
In Read and Select, be strict — a wrong “yes” on a fake word costs more than skipping a real one.
Speak for the whole time in Speaking tasks: a 60-second answer with 2 clear reasons and an example beats a short, perfect sentence.

Start with the free level test to estimate your current score, train your typing with the typing trainer, and prepare properly with the Duolingo English Test course.

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Last updated: November 2026