How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Timor-Leste?

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 Timor-Leste.

Which universities accept the DET from Timor-Leste?

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 Timor-Leste

Funding-first from Timor-Leste. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: Australia Awards Timor-Leste, Bolsas do governo português / Camões, Chevening, Erasmus+.

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From Timor-Leste — the essentials

Costs in: United States Dollar (US$)
Credentials: Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Culture
Funding to search: Australia Awards Timor-Leste, Bolsas do governo português / Camões, Chevening, Erasmus+
Where students go: Australia, Portugal, Indonesia, New Zealand, United States
Apply from: Dili, Baucau, Maliana

Common questions

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