Can students from São Tomé and Príncipe use the Duolingo English Test for Japan?

DET acceptance depends on the Japan university, not your nationality. This page pairs Japan's requirements with practical notes for applicants from São Tomé and Príncipe.

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🇯🇵 Duolingo English Test for Japan — from São Tomé and Príncipe

From São Tomé and Príncipe — the essentials

Costs in: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (Db)
Credentials: Ministério da Educação e Ensino Superior — reconhecimento de habilitações
Funding to search: Bolsas do governo português, Camões (Portugal), Brazilian scholarships (PEC-G), Erasmus+
Where students go: Portugal, Brazil, Angola, France, Cuba
Apply from: São Tomé, Trindade, Santo Amaro

São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese-speaking, so Portugal is the leading destination (study in Portuguese); English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS. At about $70 the DET is taken online from São Tomé and Príncipe — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS.

We have not yet verified Japan-specific DET figures, so this corridor is honest general guidance and is not yet indexed. Confirm the requirement on the official page.

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