Can students from The Gambia use the Duolingo English Test for Spain?

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

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🇪🇸 Duolingo English Test for Spain — from The Gambia

Spanish private universities and business schools, including IE University, accept the DET for English-taught programs.

What Spain asks for

Scores run on the 10–160 scale; English-taught programs generally want 100–115.

Admission is not the same as the visa

For English-taught Spanish programs, English proof ties to admission. Confirm current Spanish student-visa rules for your nationality.

From The Gambia — the essentials

Costs in: Gambian Dalasi (D)
Credentials: National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA), The Gambia
Funding to search: Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships, Türkiye Bursları, Mastercard Foundation
Where students go: United Kingdom, United States, Turkey, Senegal, China
Apply from: Banjul, Serekunda, Brikama

The Gambia 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 The Gambia — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS.

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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.