How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Costa Rica?

The DET costs about $70 worldwide — far less than IELTS (~$245). You take it online from home, so there is no test-centre travel from Costa Rica.

Which universities accept the DET from Costa Rica?

Acceptance depends on the destination country and university, not your nationality. Use the requirements pages to see what each destination needs, then confirm with the specific programme.

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🇨🇷 Duolingo English Test from Costa Rica

Funding-first from Costa Rica. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: Fulbright Costa Rica, Chevening, Erasmus+, DAAD.

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From Costa Rica — the essentials

Costs in: Costa Rican Colón (₡)
Credentials: CONARE — reconocimiento y equiparación de títulos; CONAPE for student financing
Funding to search: Fulbright Costa Rica, Chevening, Erasmus+, DAAD
Where students go: United States, Spain, Mexico, Germany
Apply from: San José, Alajuela, Heredia

Common questions

How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Costa Rica?: The DET costs about $70 worldwide — far less than IELTS (~$245). You take it online from home, so there is no test-centre travel from Costa Rica.
Which universities accept the DET from Costa Rica?: Acceptance depends on the destination country and university, not your nationality. Use the requirements pages to see what each destination needs, then confirm with the specific programme.

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