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What is your DET score worth?
Slide to your DET score and see its IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and CEFR equivalent, based on the official Duolingo concordance tables.
120
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
87-92
0-120 scale
CEFR
B2
Official concordance published by Duolingo at englishtest.duolingo.com/scores
The full DET to IELTS conversion table
Every Duolingo English Test score band with its IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and CEFR equivalent. Universities set their own cutoffs, so always check your program's requirement too.
| DET score | IELTS | TOEFL iBT (0-120) | CEFR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 8.5-9 | 120 | C2 |
| 155 | 8 | 119 | C2 |
| 150 | 8 | 117-118 | C1 |
| 145 | 7.5 | 113-116 | C1 |
| 140 | 7.5 | 109-112 | C1 |
| 135 | 7 | 104-108 | C1 |
| 130 | 7 | 98-103 | C1 |
| 125 | 6.5 | 93-97 | B2 |
| 120 | 6.5 | 87-92 | B2 |
| 115 | 6 | 82-86 | B2 |
| 110 | 6 | 76-81 | B2 |
| 105 | 5.5 | 70-75 | B2 |
| 100 | 5.5 | 65-69 | B2 |
| 95 | 5 | 59-64 | B1 |
| 90 | 5 | 53-58 | B1 |
| 85 | 5 | 47-52 | B1 |
| 80 | 4.5 | 41-46 | B1 |
| 75 | 4.5 | 35-40 | B1 |
| 70 | 4.5 | 30-34 | B1 |
| 65 | 4.5 | 24-29 | B1 |
| 60 | 4 | 18-23 | B1 |
| 10-55 | 0-4 | 0-17 | A1-A2 |
TOEFL values use the 0-120 iBT scale from Duolingo's published concordance. ETS introduced a new 1-6 scale in January 2026, so newer TOEFL requirements may be published on that scale instead.
Quick answers
What DET score equals IELTS 6.5?
A DET score of 120-125 corresponds to IELTS 6.5 in the official concordance. Many universities that ask for IELTS 6.5 accept a DET score around 120, but each school publishes its own minimum, so check your program's page.
Is this conversion official?
Yes. The table comes from Duolingo's published concordance, built from thousands of test takers who took both exams. We transcribed it as is, without rounding.
What DET score do universities usually ask for?
Most undergraduate programs ask for 100-115, and competitive or graduate programs 120-130. Requirements vary by country and school, which is exactly what our advisors help you confirm.
Does the converter use the new TOEFL 1-6 scale?
Not yet. Duolingo's concordance is published on the 0-120 iBT scale, so that is what we show. If your university lists a requirement on the new 1-6 scale, compare through the CEFR level instead.
Should I take the DET instead of IELTS?
The DET costs $65 USD, takes about an hour, and you sit it at home with results in about two days, compared to $215 or more for IELTS. If your target universities accept it, the DET is usually the faster and cheaper route. We can help you check acceptance and prepare.
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