How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Lesotho?

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 Lesotho.

Which universities accept the DET from Lesotho?

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 Lesotho

Funding-first from Lesotho. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: NMDS sponsorship, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, France–South Africa Scholarship Programme.

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From Lesotho — the essentials

Costs in: Lesotho Loti (L)
Credentials: Council on Higher Education (CHE), Lesotho; NMDS for student financing
Funding to search: NMDS sponsorship, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, France–South Africa Scholarship Programme
Where students go: South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, France
Apply from: Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng

Common questions

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