Does United World Colleges accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — United World Colleges 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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United World Colleges from Saudi Arabia · Duolingo English Test

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

Country-level guidance for Netherlands

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; competitive programs often want 115+, most public universities 100–115.

Admission is not the same as the visa

For English-taught Dutch programs, English proof ties to the university's admission decision. Confirm current Dutch student-visa/residence-permit rules for your nationality.

Applying from Saudi Arabia

At about $70 the DET is taken online from Saudi Arabia — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. English-taught admission needs Duolingo English Test 70+/IELTS 6.0–6.5; the locally-accepted STEP exam substitutes at some programmes.

Credentials: Ministry of Education — Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) for sponsored study
Funding to search: King Salman International Scholarship, King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP), Fulbright
Where students go: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia

Common questions

Does United World Colleges accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — United World Colleges 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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