How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Japan?

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 Japan.

Which universities accept the DET from Japan?

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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Ranking-first from Japan. Match the DET score band to the universities you are actually targeting, not a generic minimum.

How students in Japan search

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From Japan — the essentials

Costs in: Japanese Yen (¥)
Credentials: MEXT — Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; NIAD-QE for recognition
Funding to search: Tobitate! Young Ambassador Program, JASSO outbound support, Fulbright Japan, private foundation scholarships
Where students go: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada
Apply from: Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya

Common questions

How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Japan?: 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 Japan.
Which universities accept the DET from Japan?: 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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AlmiDET is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Duolingo. All practice material is original and never copied from the Duolingo English Test. Acceptance figures and score bands change — always confirm the current requirement on the official university or government page before you rely on it.