Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in France?

The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission by a range of institutions in France. Each university — and often each programme — sets its own minimum score on the 10–160 scale, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.

What DET score do I need for France?

There is no single national minimum. Requirements vary by university and programme; this page lists honest score bands by tier. Always confirm the current figure with your specific programme.

Does the DET work for a France student visa?

Admission and visa are separate. A test accepted for university admission is not automatically accepted for the visa. See the admission-versus-visa note on this page and confirm with the official authority.

DET requirements

🇫🇷 Duolingo English Test requirements for France

More than 200 French institutions accept the DET, primarily for English-taught programs at business schools and universities.

Institutions accepting the DET

200+ institutions

Score scale

10–160

What score you need

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; English-taught programs generally want 105–120.

Acceptance is concentrated in English-taught programs and is program-specific.

Score bands by tier

Tier	DET range	Examples
English-taught programs	105–120	business schools, international programs

Universities that accept the DET in France

(English-taught programs at major universities & business schools — confirm per program)

Admission is not the same as the visa

For English-taught programs in France, English proof generally ties to the program's admission decision. French-taught programs require French-language proof separately. Check your specific program and current French student-visa rules.

DET vs IELTS — cost

For English-taught French programs, the ~$70 DET is a low-cost way to meet the English requirement versus ~$245 IELTS.

Admission

200+ institutions, mainly English-taught programs.

Visa

Ties to program admission for English-taught courses.

Sources

Universities in France that accept the DET

Confirmed on Duolingo's accepting-institutions list, with course data from AlmiStudy. Each university sets its own DET score — confirm on its official page.

University of LorraineNancy
Humanities and Social Sciences · Law, Economics and Management · Sciences and Technology · Health
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1Lyon
Sciences · Mathematics · Engineering · Medicine
Université Paris Cité (UP)Paris
Health · Sciences · Society and Humanities
ESSEC Business SchoolCergy
Business Administration · Finance · Marketing · Strategy
EDHEC Business SchoolLille
Business Administration · Finance (top globally) · Marketing · Management
SKEMA Business SchoolLille
Business Administration · Management · International Business · Finance
NEOMA Business SchoolRouen
Business Administration · Management · Marketing · Finance
KEDGE Business SchoolBordeaux
Business Administration · Wine and Spirits Management · Supply Chain · Marketing
Audencia Business SchoolNantes
Business Administration · Sustainability and Responsibility · Finance · Marketing

Common questions

Is the Duolingo English Test accepted in France?: The Duolingo English Test is accepted for admission by a range of institutions in France. Each university — and often each programme — sets its own minimum score on the 10–160 scale, so confirm the figure on the official admissions page.
What DET score do I need for France?: There is no single national minimum. Requirements vary by university and programme; this page lists honest score bands by tier. Always confirm the current figure with your specific programme.
Does the DET work for a France student visa?: Admission and visa are separate. A test accepted for university admission is not automatically accepted for the visa. See the admission-versus-visa note on this page and confirm with the official authority.

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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.