How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Saudi Arabia?

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 Saudi Arabia.

Which universities accept the DET from Saudi Arabia?

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 Saudi Arabia

Funding-first from Saudi Arabia. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: King Salman International Scholarship, King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP), Fulbright.

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From Saudi Arabia — the essentials

Costs in: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Credentials: Ministry of Education — Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) for sponsored study
Funding to search: King Salman International Scholarship, King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP), Fulbright
Where students go: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
Apply from: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam

Common questions

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