India, 17 July, 2025: The Duolingo English Test (DET), a global leader in digital English proficiency testing trusted by over 3 million test-takers worldwide, has partnered with BorderPass, a lawyer-backed immigration and global mobility platform, to simplify the study permit process for Indian students pursuing higher education in Canada. The partnership gives students faster, easier access to verified English scores while providing schools with a secure and efficient way to confirm language proficiency.

BorderPass combines expert immigration guidance with user-friendly tools to assist students from application through arrival. A growing number of leading Canadian institutions including Queen’s University, University of Alberta, Vancouver Island University, St. Thomas University, Seneca Polytechnic, Centennial College and SAIT partner with BorderPass to streamline the application and study permit process for aspiring students. Education agents can also benefit from the partnership, giving their students a faster, more affordable, and lawyer-backed path to Canada, while reducing back-and-forth with schools and immigration advisors.

Through this collaboration, Duolingo English Test scores are now seamlessly integrated into the BorderPass platform, enabling fast and secure verification of an applicant’s English proficiency.  This ensures students can confidently meet one of the key requirements for their study permit – all within a single, trusted platform. 

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“As immigration regulations become more rigorous, students need clear guidance in their study abroad journey,” says Sally Daub, Co-Founder of BorderPass. “By integrating Duolingo English Test scores into our platform, we’re streamlining the Canadian visa process for students and giving them the clarity and confidence to navigate evolving requirements. This partnership builds on the tools and legal support we already offer—giving students a faster, simpler way to meet language requirements, while helping institutions verify those results with ease.”

The Duolingo English Test is already accepted by over 450 Canadian institutions, including many public colleges and top-ranked universities such as University of Toronto, McGill University, University of Waterloo and more. With growing recognition from both academic and immigration stakeholders, the DET has established itself as a viable, trusted English proficiency test for study in Canada. 

Unlike traditional English Proficiency exams that can be costly, stressful, and logistically complex, the DET offers:

• Affordability: A fraction of the cost of most other English tests, $70 USD (approximately ₹6,000)
• Accessibility: Fully online and available anytime, anywhere, no need for test centres.
• Simplicity: One test that assesses all four language skills, completed in under an hour.
• Fast results: Scores are delivered within 48 hours.
• Unlimited practice: Students can take as many free practice tests as they like to prepare with confidence.
• Wide acceptance: Scores are valid for two years and can be sent to an unlimited number of universities at no extra cost.

For students, this partnership removes a key logistical barrier, helping them spend less time navigating visa formalities and more time focusing on their academic goals. It enables a smoother, more efficient journey from admission to arrival, so they can concentrate on what truly matters: learning and making the most of their global education experience.

“Studying abroad can feel daunting at first especially when dealing with testing and immigration requirements,” said Marlene Olsavsky, Country Lead, Duolingo English Test, Canada. “The Duolingo English Test and BorderPass share a common mission: to reduce barriers in international education and make higher education more accessible. By partnering with BorderPass, we’re simplifying a critical step—verifying English proficiency—making the path to Canada faster, more secure and far less stressful. 

About Duolingo English Test
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a convenient, fast and affordable English proficiency test, designed with the test taker in mind. By integrating the latest assessment science and AI, the test empowers anyone to certify their English when and where they’re at their best. A combination of rigorous security protocols, AI, and remote proctoring ensures the integrity of the test. DET test scores are accepted by over 5900 institutions worldwide, including Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Warwick and Yale.

About BorderPass

BorderPass is an award-winning digital platform that facilitates immigration and global mobility for students, educational institutions, newcomers, and employers. It combines smart tools with lawyer-verified guidance to help users study, work, and settle in a new country, offering end-to-end support across visa applications, document management, settlement services, and career support. Built by experts in law and technology, BorderPass increases access to legal support and helps improve immigration outcomes. The platform guides over 80,000 newcomers, helps colleges and universities meet regulatory requirements, and enables employers to confidently hire and retain global talent—all while promoting sustainable growth for communities and the economy.

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