Understanding The Rules - English Test Rules - Test Policies - Consequences

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Jacob

Understanding the Duolingo English Test rules for taking the exam remotely. The document specifies acceptable forms of valid identification and the required computer setup, including camera, microphone, and speakers, plus full-screen mode and stable internet. It prohibits external assistance such as software, dictionaries, translators, or help from others, and bans note-taking, recording, signing up with multiple accounts, and memorizing responses from other sources. It also outlines retake and purchase timing policies and explains consequences for rule violations, including invalidation, refusal to certify results, and possible permanent bans.

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Reading Time3 min

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Requirements

What to avoid

Test Policies

Consequences of breaking the rules

Understanding The Rules Requirements: What to avoid: Valid ID: You must present your physical ID. Photocopies and digital images are not accepted. • For India: passport only. • For China: passport or government photo ID. • For Rest of World: check which IDs are accepted in your country by logging on to [englishtest.duolingo.com/ids](englishtest.duolingo.com/ids). Computer or laptop with a front-facing camera, microphone, and speakers: Do not look away from the screen: • However, you may look down at your keyboard to type answers during writing questions. Do not get any external assistance. This includes: • Any software, programs or browser extensions on your computer. Tip: Restart your computer and quit all applications before you start. • Dictionaries, translators or other devices. • Seeking help or assistance from someone else. • If your computer doesn’t have an inbuilt camera, you can use a USB camera. • Stay in full screen mode. • Keep your mouse cursor within the test window at all times. • Disconnect secondary monitors. • Use only one keyboard and one mouse. You may use an external keyboard and/or mouse, but you may not switch between multiple keyboards and/or mice. Stable internet connection: • We recommend using a wired internet connection instead of Wi-Fi. • Your internet connection should be stable during the test. Quiet, private, and well-lit room: • You must be alone in the room and have no interruptions or disturbances. Do not cover your face, ears or mouth: • Your face should be well-lit, and within the camera frame. • Do not wear headphones or earbuds. • Keep your ears, eyes, and mouth visible and uncovered throughout the test. • Do not speak until instructed to speak. Do not memorize answers from other sources: • Your answer should relate to the questions and be in your own words. • Do not save or record test questions. Do not take notes. • Keep your mobile phone, notepads and any other writing materials away from you. Do not sign up for multiple accounts to take the test • Results from secondary accounts will not be certiﬁed. Test Policies • You have 21 days to take the test after purchasing. If you purchase a 2-test bundle, you have an additional 21 days after you receive a result for the ﬁrst test to take the second test. • You may purchase up to 3 tests in any 30 day period. Consequences of breaking the rules If you break any of the rules of the Duolingo English Test, Duolingo reserves the right to not certify your test results, or to invalidate any previously certiﬁed results, without providing a refund. Depending on the extent of the violation, you may also be permanently banned from taking the Duolingo English Test again.

FAQs

What ID must be presented for the Duolingo English Test?

A physical ID must be shown; photocopies and digital images are not accepted. For India it must be a passport only; for China it must be a passport or government photo ID; for other countries you must check accepted IDs for your location on the listed site.

Which actions are prohibited during the test?

The test prohibits looking away from the screen (except briefly to type), using external assistance, and using tools like dictionaries or translators. It also forbids seeking help from others, taking notes, recording or saving questions, and using multiple accounts to take the test.

What happens if the test rules are broken?

Duolingo may refuse to certify results or invalidate previously certified results without a refund. Depending on the extent of the violation, the user may also be permanently banned from taking the Duolingo English Test again.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Jacob