Can students from Barbados use the Duolingo English Test for Malaysia?

DET acceptance depends on the Malaysia university, not your nationality. This page pairs Malaysia's requirements with practical notes for applicants from Barbados.

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🇲🇾 Duolingo English Test for Malaysia — from Barbados

From Barbados — the essentials

Costs in: Barbadian Dollar (Bds$)
Credentials: Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC); University of the West Indies (Cave Hill)
Funding to search: Barbados Government scholarships/exhibitions, Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, Fulbright
Where students go: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Jamaica
Apply from: Bridgetown, Speightstown, Oistins

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

We have not yet verified Malaysia-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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