Duolingo English Test

✅ Expanding educational access for students ✅ Connecting institutions with global talent ✅ Setting new standards in test design and security —all in a year's work for team DET! 💪 Check out the blog to see everything we accomplished in 2024! https://lnkd.in/esFHdKYJ

Last week over 30 MPs joined us in Parliament to support the Duolingo #WestminsterLanguageChallenge and share their passion for getting people to love languages! Thank you Tonia Antoniazzi MP and the Modern Languages APPG for being such amazing hosts! 💚 If there are any MPs or Peers who have not yet signed up, visit https://lnkd.in/ezBRJiAD to find out more. Or come see us on January 7th, when Duo and friends will return to Parliament for round two! 🗓️ For more pictures from the Challenge, check out the album! 📸 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWRqT2B7

Changes to policies around international study in Canada will impact students, their families, and educational institutions alike. But there’s good news on the horizon! Marlene Olsavsky (she/her/hers) explains how a simplified study permit process offers a smoother path for students. https://lnkd.in/es8PKz8z

🌍 How can we help refugee scholars succeed in higher education? 🎓 In a recent workshop in Kampala, Uganda, Laura Kaub and Emma McLeavey-Weeder worked directly with Duolingo University Access (DUA) Scholars to guide them through the university application process, build life skills, and foster community. The impact was clear—these students are overcoming barriers and preparing for a brighter future. To learn more about this inspiring work, check out Laura's latest article! https://lnkd.in/eEpgxvh6 #DUA #RefugeeEducation #HigherEducation #DuolingoEnglishTest #GlobalImpact

Attending the 2024 Council of Graduate Schools Annual Meeting? Join Alina von Davier for Friday’s session “How Can Graduate Programs Increase International Student Enrollment?” She’ll be joined by Emory Woodard and Andy Goodliffe to explore key strategies for graduate schools navigating shifts in international enrollment under a new administration. Together we’ll explore: ⭐ How institutions can diversify the geographical sources of their students ⭐Ways to maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for international students ⭐How English proficiency testing can shape strategies to attract top talent Join us and learn more about how the Duolingo English Test is helping institutions lower barriers, increase access, and unlock opportunities for students everywhere! ✅Actionable insights ✅Meaningful change #HigherEducation #GraduateAdmissions #InternationalStudents #GlobalTalent

In her speech, Camp to Campus, Mary Maker recounts her experience living at Kakuma Refugee Camp after fleeing war in southern Sudan. "It was a place where people became numbers, anonymous stories—or worse, untold stories. A never-ending circle of war and conflict." Mary co-founded Elimisha Kakuma to provide access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates living in the Camp. Alongside UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, we're working to ensure that no populations face barriers to education, investing in those that are not able to access testing around the globe. With a supportive community, we can integrate refugees into a network, guide them through the confusion and loneliness of being away from home, and collectively address the barriers they face. Read how in Mary’s blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/dWhxhbpq

This week, we were honored to participate in the Canadian Immigration Summit, hosted by The Conference Board of Canada! 🇨🇦 It was incredible to learn from so many passionate leaders working to advance innovative solutions to strengthen Canada’s immigration system. One of the highlights was the panel organized by Marlene Olsavsky (she/her/hers), in which  Lara Dyer (Talent Beyond Boundaries), Michael Casasola (UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency), Ashley Korn (World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC)), and Farhana Roshan (Duolingo x UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Access Scholar) shared their powerful insights on how technology and partnerships are creating new opportunities for refugees to access pathways for work, education, and family reunification. At Duolingo, this work is central to our mission to increase access to quality education and English language testing for all, everywhere. We proudly support refugees through our Duolingo x UNHCR Access Scholars Program, provide 50,000 annual fee waivers for the Duolingo English Test, and offer secure language testing for refugees applying to the Canadian Economic Mobility Pathway Pilot (EMPP). We look forward to continuing our efforts and collaborating on innovative solutions that make a difference in the lives of refugees. #RefugeeEducation #DuolingoEnglishTest #Immigration #GlobalImpact #EducationForAll #Canada

Yes, students are using AI to write their college essays 🤖 What does this mean for the future of university admissions? Author and global education expert Anna Esaki-Smith shares her thoughts on the DET blog! https://lnkd.in/eUER95XK

📣 Calling all researchers! Are you interested in securing funding for your work? Or participating in our upcoming Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) iRAISE workshop? Our November newsletter has you covered ! 📩

🌍 Georgetown University supports refugee scholars: A story of opportunity 🇺🇸 We’re proud to see Duolingo's partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency featured in Georgetown University’s latest article, highlighting Asadullah Azimi, a refugee scholar now studying computer science at Georgetown. Through the Duolingo University Access program and Georgetown’s support, Asad’s journey has transformed—proving how education can change lives and open doors! 💚 Read more about how Georgetown is helping refugee students thrive: https://lnkd.in/ev5WdhUm #RefugeeEducation #DuolingoEnglishTest #HigherEd #GlobalImpact #GeorgetownUniversity