Duolingo English Test
Step 1 · Placement

English Level Diagnostic Test

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Required for all new students
Before you start the DET course, find your true English level. Your result tells us which program to place you in, so you study at the right level from day one.
Before You Begin
1 The Global Standard
What Is CEFR?

CEFR stands for the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is the worldwide scale used to measure English ability. Think of it as your English scoreboard: it shows how well you can use the four skills.

🗣️ Speakexpress ideas aloud
👂 Understandfollow spoken English
📖 Readunderstand written texts
✍️ Writecommunicate in writing
Every major English exam, including IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, Cambridge and EF SET, reports results on the CEFR scale. That is why it is the best way to compare your level across tests.
2 From Beginner to Expert
The CEFR Ladder and Your DET Score

CEFR has six levels. Each one matches a Duolingo English Test (DET) score range, so your CEFR level helps us predict your DET score.

A1
Beginner
A2
Elementary
DET 30–55
B1
Intermediate
DET 60–95
B2
Upper-Intermediate
DET 100–125
C1
Advanced
DET 130–150
C2
Expert / Near-Native
DET 155–160
Chart comparing CEFR levels with Duolingo English Test scores
CEFR levels compared with Duolingo English Test scores.
Chart comparing Duolingo English Test scores with other English exams
Duolingo English Test scores compared with other English exams.
3 Why It Matters
Why You Must Take This Test
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Accurate placement

Beginner, intermediate or DET-ready? No more guessing.

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Predicted DET score

We use the CEFR to DET chart to estimate where you are now.

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A personal study plan

You study only what matches your skill level.

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No wasted time

You won't be placed in a level that is too hard or too easy.

Important: without this test, we cannot place you in the correct DET course.
4 Easy Steps
How to Take the Test
  1. Click the button below to open the Afridemia English Level Test.
  2. Complete the full test in one sitting, in a quiet place.
  3. Download your certificate.
  4. Submit your certificate or a screenshot to Afridemia.
Tip: treat it like the real exam. Don't use a dictionary or translator; an honest result gives you the right placement.

Start now and discover your true level

📝 After the test, upload your certificate or screenshot so we can place you in the correct program.

Take the Afridemia English Level Test →
Knowing where you start is the fastest way to reach where you want to go.