Stage 5 · Lesson 4 of 7
PTE Academic and the Duolingo English Test
is a computer-based test of about two hours. Results come fast, and it is widely accepted for study. It has a separate version for some UK routes.
The is taken online at home, and it is cheaper and shorter. Many universities accept it for admission, but not everywhere, and not always for visas. For example, it is not on the UK list of approved .
A UK university may still accept it for its own admission decision. varies this much, so check the official list of accepting institutions and each programme's page.
Common trapchoosing the Duolingo test for convenience and finding that one key programme or your visa route needs a different test.
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