Duolingo English Test (DET)
Seattle Colleges is currently accepting Duolingo English Test (DET) scores for direct placement only into college level English (ENGL& 101). The required score is 90 and above in all four integrated sub-scores (literacy, conversation, comprehension, and production).
Students who submit DET test results lower than 90 in all four integrated sub-scores will be admitted to the Seattle Colleges Institute of English (SCIE) Intensive English program. Prior to the start of the student's first quarter, specific placement in SCIE (Intensive English or College Bridge) will be made and communicated to the student. At the discretion of the SCIE faculty, further movement of these students within SCIE or to full-time college classes may occur during the first week of the quarter.
Applicants who have DET results lower than 90 in all four integrated sub-scores but wish to know their specific starting level at the time of application should submit scores from any of our other accepted exams and placements tests, rather than DET.
How To Send Your Duolingo Test Scores
To submit DET scores, applicants must do all of the following:
1. Upload your official DET scores (PDF report) to the online admission application portal. If you are applying for admission with the help of an educational advising agency, ask your agent to complete this step for you.
2. Share your DET scores with Seattle Colleges International Admissions. To do so, follow the steps below:
- log into your Duolingo account then scroll down to your certified test results and click "Share Score"
- When prompted for the name of your institution, type "Seattle Colleges International Admissions"
- If you have one, enter your application reference or EMPLID number
- Press "Send Scores"