Does Tonga National University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes — Tonga National University 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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Tonga National University from South Korea · Duolingo English Test

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

About Tonga National University

City: Nuku'alofa
Subjects: Arts & Humanities, Science, Business & Management, Medicine & Health Sciences
Accreditation: Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board (TNQAB)
Official site: tnu.edu.to

Tonga National University, in Nuku'alofa, is the national public university formed around 2023 through the merger of government tertiary institutions…

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Applying from South Korea

At about $70 the DET is taken online from South Korea — no test-centre travel, and far cheaper than IELTS. English-taught programmes need Duolingo English Test/IELTS; Korean applicants overwhelmingly take the Duolingo English Test iBT, often through dedicated prep academies.

Credentials: Korean Council for University Education (KCUE); NIIED administers government study-abroad selection
Funding to search: Kwanjeong Educational Foundation Scholarship, NIIED Korean Government overseas study, Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS), Fulbright Korea
Where students go: United States, Japan, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom

Common questions

Does Tonga National University accept the Duolingo English Test?: Yes — Tonga National University 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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