Duolingo English Test Vs IELTS Indicator – Who wins?
As mentioned in my earlier post, one of the main pre requisites to study abroad is to take an English proficiency test for international students. Given the current situation of the prevalent Covid-19 pandemic our paramount importance is to Stay Home and Stay Safe as much as possible. However, as an aspiring student to study abroad how do we address the English test requirement as most of the tests are paper based and computer-based tests (those that are to be taken in prometric centres) are suspended till the pandemic is brought under control. What do we do now?
There is a solution to this where the British Council has come up with the IELTS Indicator and the Duolingo Inc. has the Duolingo English Test that are accepted by the institutions across the world. Now let us compare both IELTS Indicator and Duolingo English Test based certain parameters. Here we go.
1. Duolingo English Test
One the fast growing and a tough contender to the well established and acclaimed tests in the market is the Duolingo English Test. This is gaining popularity by the day due to the flexibility in terms of taking the test anywhere you want and it doesn’t necessitate you to go to any test centres, affordability in terms of cost and evaluations within 48 hours. The scores from this test is accepted by over 2000+ institutions world over
2. IELTS Indicator
As the name suggests IELTS Indicator provides and indicative score if you were to the take the IELTS. Due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation the regular IELTS is suspended. To take IELTS Indicator test you need not step out of the safety of your home. IELTS Indicator can be taken over the internet. The scores from this test is being accepted by 500+ Institutions across 39 countries
Parameters |
Duolingo English Test |
IELTS Indicator |
Similarities |
You can take the test on your personal computer with a reliable internet connection | You can take the test on your personal computer with a reliable internet connection |
Duration |
1 hour | 2 hours 45 minutes |
Cost |
$ 49 | $ 149 |
Results |
Will be getting your results in 2 days | Will be providing the results in about 7 days |
Number of Institutions Accepting the test (as of June 2020) |
2000+ | 500+ |
Camera requirements |
Need a front facing camera that should be one all the time as you are monitored all through the test | For Listening, Reading and Writing sections camera is not required. However, for Speaking section will be with an Examiner hence you need the camera for this section. |
Microphone requirements |
Microphone should be ready for the entire test | Microphone needed for only the speaking section |
Speaker/Headphones |
You should use only the speakers and not headphones or earbuds | You can use the speakers or headphones |
Browser activity monitoring |
Browser is monitored | Browser is locked |
Scoring Mechanism |
Scores range from 0 to 160
Only overall scores no sub scoring |
Scores range from 0.0 to 9.0
Sub scores for speaking, listening, reading and writing s |
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