What does a Duolingo English Test score of 95 mean?

A DET score of 95 corresponds to CEFR level B1 (intermediate). In Duolingo's official comparison table it is approximately IELTS 5.5 and TOEFL iBT 59 – 64.

Which universities accept a Duolingo score of 95?

112 institutions on the official DET share list state 95 as their minimum on their own website, and 276 accept 95 or lower. The full list by country is on Teachero's directory of institutions that accept the Duolingo English Test.

What is 95 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 95: meaning, IELTS 5.5 equivalent, who accepts it

Q: Is 95 a good Duolingo score?

95 meets the published minimum at 276 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 95 is a CEFR B1 (intermediate) level. On Duolingo’s official comparison table it is roughly IELTS 5.5 and TOEFL iBT 59 – 64. Among the 1001 institutions that publish a DET minimum on their website, 276 (28%) ask for 95 or lower, and 112 list exactly 95.

Score 95 compared with nearby scores

DET	CEFR	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	Institutions listing this minimum
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
85	B1	5	47 – 52	39

Institutions that list 95 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 95 a good Duolingo score?

95 is below the range most universities ask for (usually 95–125): only 28% of institutions with a published minimum accept 95 or lower, mainly language programs, pathway courses and some colleges. Plan on reaching at least 100–110.

How to go from 95 to 100 or higher

Below 100 the fastest gains come from vocabulary: learn the 2,000 most common English words and practise Read and Select every day.
In Listen and Type, write every word you hear even if you are unsure of the spelling — partial credit counts.
Use the free typing trainer: typing faster gives you more time to think in the writing tasks.

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