How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Tonga?

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 Tonga.

Which universities accept the DET from Tonga?

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 Tonga

Funding-first from Tonga. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: Australia Awards Pacific, New Zealand Scholarships, Chevening, Tonga Government scholarships.

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From Tonga — the essentials

Costs in: Tongan Paʻanga (T$)
Credentials: Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board (TNQAB)
Funding to search: Australia Awards Pacific, New Zealand Scholarships, Chevening, Tonga Government scholarships
Where students go: New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, United States, Japan
Apply from: Nukuʻalofa, Neiafu, Haveluloto

Common questions

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