07 Take your English test with Duolingo to enrol as a trainee

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Coursework content

To enrol as a Trainee and claim financial support, your English level must be B2 or higher - which is a score of at least 100. And you must enrol as a trainee by the end of week 6.

If you already have a Duolingo certificate from less than two years ago, you can use that - you don't need to do the test again.

Take the Duolingo English practice test and make sure you are achieving a score of at last 100 BEFORE taking this official test.

How to Get Your Free Duolingo Voucher

• Duolingo has a partnership with CYF, so you can take this test for free! Do not purchase it yourself!
• Before you take the real test, complete a Duolingo practice test to ensure you're ready to score at least 100 (B2 level). You can practice as many times as you need.
• Once you’re ready, request your free voucher using this form. Use the same email you signed up with CYF.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you, so check your inbox and spam folder. We will send it within 2 working days.
• Only enter the voucher when you're fully prepared, it's valid for just 20 days.
• After taking your test, upload a screenshot of your result to this ticket to complete this task.

💡 You can borrow a laptop in class if needed. Linux computers are not supported for the test.

Accommodations for fairness: Duolingo provides accommodations if you need them. Request this directly via their website

Set-up for the test

• You can't use Linux for this test. If you have a Linux laptop, either use the library or come to class and borrow a computer for an hour.
• The computer must have a working camera and microphone
• You must have a valid ID. List of accepted IDs. If you don't have one, please talk to your cohort founders to arrange a different voucher.
• Do not enter the voucher number until you are ready with everything: it is only valid for 20 days. This information is only available after the voucher is entered, and pausing is impossible.
• Before doing the real test, do this Practice Test. This helps you to understand the limited time you have to reply to the questions.
• You can also watch this video about the test.
• You will receive the voucher on your email address

Format of the test:

1. Quick setup: 5 MINUTES
   An introduction that walks you through the test rules and requirements. You must have a valid ID with you. List of accepted IDs

2. Adaptive test; 45 MINUTES
   A series of questions that evaluate your English skills

3. Writing and speaking sample - 10 MINUTES
   Open-ended prompts that are shared with institutions alongside your score

Estimated time in hours

1

What is the purpose of this assignment?

Assess your level of English.

How to submit

• Create an account on the Duolingo page
• You will receive a voucher on your email address
• "Buy" a test using the Coupon Code CYF will give you
  • Login to your Duolingo account
  • Use the route "Purchase a test"
  • Select "1 test" option
  • Do not pay extra for fast results (CYF won't cover that cost)
  • Do NOT add your credit card information, use the "Apply Coupon Code" option
• Take the test
• Add the screenshot of your test outcome to this ticket and then close this ticket.
• Add the screenshot to the trainee enrollment