How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Jamaica?

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 Jamaica.

Which universities accept the DET from Jamaica?

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 Jamaica

Funding-first from Jamaica. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, Fulbright Jamaica, Jamaica Ministry of Finance scholarships.

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From Jamaica — the essentials

Costs in: Jamaican Dollar (J$)
Credentials: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) — quality assurance and recognition
Funding to search: Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, Fulbright Jamaica, Jamaica Ministry of Finance scholarships
Where students go: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, China
Apply from: Kingston, Montego Bay, Spanish Town

Common questions

How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Jamaica?: 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 Jamaica.
Which universities accept the DET from Jamaica?: 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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