Does Raffles American School accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Raffles American School 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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Raffles American School from Hong Kong · Duolingo English Test

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

Applying from Hong Kong

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Hong Kong — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. Hong Kong schooling is largely English-medium, so Duolingo English Test is often waived where prior study was in English; competitive overseas admissions may still require Duolingo English Test/IELTS — confirm per university.

Credentials: Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)
Funding to search: Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships for Overseas Studies, HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund (Reaching Out Award), Fulbright Hong Kong
Where students go: United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada

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Does Raffles American School accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — Raffles American School 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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