How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Kenya?

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 Kenya.

Which universities accept the DET from Kenya?

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 Kenya

Funding-first from Kenya. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: GREAT (UK), Chevening, Mastercard Foundation, Commonwealth.

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From Kenya — the essentials

Costs in: Kenyan Shilling (KSh)
Credentials: KNQA (Kenya National Qualifications Authority); KUCCPS for domestic placement
Funding to search: GREAT (UK), Chevening, Mastercard Foundation, Commonwealth
Where students go: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia
Apply from: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu

Common questions

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