Does Paragon International University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Paragon International University is on Duolingo's official list of institutions that accept the Duolingo English Test. The exact score it asks for is set by the university and programme, so confirm the current figure on its official admissions page.

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Paragon International University from Tonga · Duolingo English Test

Paragon International Universityaccepts the Duolingo English Test — it is listed on Duolingo's official accepting-institutions list. Scores run on the 10–160 scale; Paragon International University and each programme set their own minimum, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.

About Paragon International University

City: Phnom Penh
Subjects: Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Architecture & Design, Engineering & Technology
Accreditation: Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC) — established 2003 under Royal Decree, the natio…
Official site: paragoniu.edu.kh

Founded 2003 (chartered as Zaman University by Turkish-Cambodian educators); renamed Paragon International University in 2018.

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Applying from Tonga

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Tonga — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Tonga is English-medium (with Tongan); Duolingo English Test often waived where prior study was in English — confirm per university.

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

Common questions

Does Paragon International University accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — Paragon International University is on Duolingo's official list of institutions that accept the Duolingo English Test. The exact score it asks for is set by the university and programme, so confirm the current figure on its official admissions page.

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