Does International School Basel accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — International School Basel 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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International School Basel from Kenya · Duolingo English Test

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

Applying from Kenya

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

Credentials: KNQA (Kenya National Qualifications Authority); KUCCPS for domestic placement
Funding to search: GREAT (UK), Chevening, Mastercard Foundation, Commonwealth
Where students go: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia

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Does International School Basel accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — International School Basel 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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