IELTS to Duolingo Score Converter: Official DET Concordance Table

IELTS to Duolingo score converter

Duolingo's official concordance puts IELTS 6.0 at DET 105–115, 6.5 at 120–125, 7.0 at 130–135 and 7.5 at 140–145. Universities that accept Duolingo set their own minimum, usually close to these figures.

Official concordance

IELTS

Checked 30 September 2026

IELTS to Duolingo English Test (Duolingo's official concordance)

IELTS	Duolingo (DET)	CEFR
9.0	160	C2
8.5	160	C2
8.0	150–155	C2
7.5	140–145	C1
7.0	130–135	C1
6.5	120–125	B2
6.0	105–115	B2
5.5	95–100	B2
5.0	80–90	B1
4.5	65–75	B1
4.0	60	B1

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score is equal to IELTS 6.5?+

DET 120–125 on Duolingo's official concordance.

What Duolingo score is equal to IELTS 7?+

DET 130–135.

Is Duolingo accepted for UK or Australian visas?+

No. UK visas need a Home Office approved SELT, and Australia's visa test list does not include Duolingo. Many universities accept it for admission.

Can I convert the other way?+

Yes, see the Duolingo to IELTS converter for every DET score from 60 to 160.

Sources, read 30 September 2026: Duolingo English Test: score concordance with IELTS and TOEFL. BandLadder is an independent practice platform. See also the PTE to IELTS converter.

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