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To support you in being able to meet your English language conditions, we will now be accepting the following tests for 2020 entry.  \nDuolingo English Test (DET)  \nThe Duolingo English Test will be accepted on an interim basis for 2020 entry. The test can be taken from any computer with online access-you will also need a microphone and camera. The cost of the test is US $49 . It is important that you access the Duolingo English Test using a unique University of Southampton code. This code will be emailed to all applicants with an offer of admissions. You must wait for this email before taking the test. Please note, we will not be able to accept this test if you do not access the test using this unique code.  \nEntry requirements  \nPlease note that the overall scores shown below are indicative of the score required. Your whole test will be reviewed to provide us with a holistic assessment of your English language proficiency and to determine whether you are eligible for direct entry or for one of our Pre-sessional English courses. If deemed necessary, an additional assessment may be required.  \n\n| IELTS | Duolingo English Test (overall score) |\n| --- | --- |\n| 7.0\u003Cbr>6.5\u003Cbr>6.0\u003Cbr>5.5\u003Cbr>5.0\u003Cbr>4.5 | 120-125\u003Cbr>110-115\u003Cbr>100-105\u003Cbr>90-95\u003Cbr>80-85\u003Cbr>70-75 |\n\nTOEFL iBT Special Home Edition  \nThe TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition will be accepted on an interim basis for 2020 entry. The test can be taken from any computer with a Windows operating system (versions, 10, 8 or 7) -you will also need to have online access, a microphone and camera. The cost of the test is offered at the same price as testing in a centre.  \nEntry requirements  \nThe entry requirements will be the same as for the existing 2020 entry requirements for the TOEFL iBT as detailed in the University’s English Language Proficiency Bands (2020 Entry) table.  \n,","cbCaiepmHuHbmnJO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiepmHuHbmnJO","pdf",121558,"English","# Latest update\n## Coronavirus impact and interim test acceptance\n## Duolingo English Test (DET) requirements and indicative scores\n## TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition requirements\n## Entry requirements and holistic assessment","[{\"question\":\"Why were the English language testing arrangements updated for 2020 entry?\",\"answer\":\"The outbreak of coronavirus affected applicants’ ability to take IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE Academic tests at test centres. 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