How much does the Duolingo English Test cost from Zambia?

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 Zambia.

Which universities accept the DET from Zambia?

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 Zambia

Funding-first from Zambia. Check whether each scholarship route accepts the DET before you sit it. Clusters to search: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, DAAD.

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From Zambia — the essentials

Costs in: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Credentials: Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Zambia; Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
Funding to search: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, DAAD
Where students go: South Africa, United Kingdom, China, United States, Australia
Apply from: Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe

Common questions

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