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All prices and fees subject to change. |  |  |  |\n| SCHOLAR PROCESS |  |  |  |  |\n| Website | | [https://englishtest.duolingo.c](https://englishtest.duolingo.c)[om/applicants](om/applicants) | [www.ets.org/toefl](www.ets.org/toefl) | [www.ielts.org/en-us](www.ielts.org/en-us) |\n| Test Length | About 25 minutes | About 45-60 minutes | About 3 hours | About 4 hours |\n| Test Site | Online, can be done at home. | Online, can be done at home. | Test center or Online** | Test Center |\n| Test Format | Interview-style focusing on conversational, academic, & professional English | Word recognition, writing, dictation, responding to oral prompts | Evaluation of academic English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills | Evaluation of academic English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills |\n| Advanced Registration | N/A | N/A | Required | Required |\n| Results Available | 48 hours | 48 hours | 10 Days | 13 Days |\n| Cost | $121.95 ($68.35 with discount code \"J1PITT1819\") | $70 (or 2 tests for $118) | Price varies by country ($170- $475) | Price varies by test center |\n| Accepted Scores* | 2.5 or higher | 90 or higher | 75 or higher | 5.5 or higher |\n\n*All test scores must be less than 2 years old  \n**There may be additional requirements, fees, or restrictions to take this test online","cbCaigBNP0v8Sxbn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigBNP0v8Sxbn","pdf",140358,"English","# Department Administrator Process\n## Collection\n# Scholar Process\n## Test Logistics and Requirements\n## Score and Cost Overview","[{\"question\":\"How long does the English 3 proficiency test take?\",\"answer\":\"The English 3 test takes approximately 25 minutes to complete.\"},{\"question\":\"Which tests allow for online, home-based administration?\",\"answer\":\"English 3 and Duolingo are available entirely online and can be completed at home, whereas TOEFL (iBT) is available at test centers or online with potential restrictions, and IELTS is conducted at test centers.\"},{\"question\":\"How long are the test results valid for the J-1 application?\",\"answer\":\"All test scores submitted for the J-1 scholar or intern application must be less than 2 years old.\"}]","Comparison of Accepted English Proficiency Tests - J-1 Scholars and Interns | PDF"]