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🇳🇿 Duolingo English Test for New Zealand — from Solomon Islands

New Zealand's universities recognise the DET for many undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

What New Zealand asks for

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; recognition is program-dependent, generally 105–125.

Admission is not the same as the visa

For New Zealand's fee-paying student visa (up to four years), separate English proof is generally not required if your institution has accepted you — including on a DET score. Confirm with the institution and current Immigration NZ rules.

From Solomon Islands — the essentials

Costs in
Solomon Islands Dollar (SI$)
Credentials
Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA)
Funding to search
Australia Awards Pacific, New Zealand Scholarships, Chevening, Solomon Islands Government scholarships
Where students go
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, United States
Apply from
Honiara, Auki, Gizo

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

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The Shamool pledge

AlmiDET is part of the AlmiWorld family. 25% of our sales go to the Shamool Foundation to support students who cannot afford fees and tests — so the work you do here helps fund a place for someone else.

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.