How Often Can You Take the Duolingo English Test?

Hi, Teacher Luke here,

If you're preparing for the Duolingo English Test, you might be wondering:

"How many times can I take the test in a month?"

I get this question all the time from my DET Ready VIP students, and it’s an important one to understand—especially if you're aiming for a higher score and planning to retake the test.

Here’s everything you need to know 👇


You can take the Duolingo English Test 3 times within any 30-day period


You can purchase the Duolingo English Test as many times as you want—but no more than 3 times within any 30-day period.

If you’ve already bought 3 tests in the last 30 days, you’ll need to wait before buying another

Once you have taken your test, you can’t take another until your results are delivered (usually within 48 hours or 24 hours with my coupon).

This rule can feel a little confusing, so let’s break it down with an example:

  • You buy your first test on January 1. You have 21 days to take it, so you take it on January 20.
  • You buy a second test on January 22 and take it on January 23.
  • You buy a third test on January 25 and take it on January 26.

Because you bought your first test on January 1, you must wait until January 31 (30 days after the first purchase) to buy another test.

💡 Key point: The 30‑day limit is based on the purchase date, not the test date.

How to Know If You Can Take Another Duolingo English Test

Just count how many tests you've purchased in the past 30 days (not completed). If it's 3, you'll need to wait a bit.

How to Get a Discount on the Duolingo English Test

Easy! You can save 10% on your Duolingo English Test by booking through my link: 👉 Get your DET discount here

It’s the same official test, just cheaper and faster (you’ll even get your results within 24 hours).

This is perfect if:

  • You have a tight application deadline
  • You’re taking the test more than once
  • You want to save money

Watch this video to learn how to use the DET Ready coupon.


🎯 Quick Summary

✅ Wait for your results before retaking the test

✅ You can purchase 3 tests in any 30-day period

✅ Track your purchases—not just completed tests

✅ Use the time between tests to study smarter (not just harder)

✅ Save 10% on your test with this link

Need help preparing for your next test?

Join me inside DET Ready VIP for full prep courses, live lessons, unlimited practice questions, writing feedback, and more.

🎓 Start here at detready.com

— Teacher Luke 👨‍🏫
Helping 1,000+ students pass the Duolingo English Test every month