EnglishJobReady vs Duolingo English Test
Short answer
Duolingo English Test may suit you if you need a certificate that proves your English level for an application. EnglishJobReady may suit you better if English is your second language and you are preparing for a specific job interview in English.
Both tools help people prepare. EnglishJobReady is interview practice for people answering in English as a second language: you answer real questions out loud or in writing, and get feedback on clarity, structure, evidence and the habits of your first language.
Get your free English Interview Readiness Score — A first look from one answer, then a full check of 3–5 questions, about 12–20 minutes. No card needed.
What Duolingo English Test is
An online English proficiency test used for university and programme admissions — not interview preparation.
Built mainly for: International students applying to universities, as an alternative to IELTS or TOEFL.
What Duolingo English Test does well
- Accepted by thousands of institutions and programmes worldwide — Duolingo publishes the current list.
- A well-built language assessment, taken at home.
- Fee waivers for lower-income test takers.
Side by side
Where a cell says "Check their site", we have not confirmed it from Duolingo English Test's own pages, so we do not guess.
| EnglishJobReady | Duolingo English Test | |
|---|---|---|
| Feedback on first-language (L1) habits | 49 native languages | Check their site |
| Country-specific interview norms | 34 countries | Check their site |
| Answer-clarity coaching for second-language speakers | Yes | Check their site |
| Free way to start | Free readiness check, no card | Check their site |
| Regional pricing (India, the Philippines and Pakistan) | £4.99/mo | Check their site |
| Regional pricing (Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe) | £2.99/mo | Check their site |
| AI feedback on each answer | Yes — 5 AI coaches | Check their site |
| Debrief of a real interview recording | Yes — replay analyser | Check their site |
| Recognised proof of English proficiency | Not offered — we are not an English test and do not give certificates | A core strength |
Pricing
We do not repeat Duolingo English Test's prices here because they change. Check their site for current pricing.
EnglishJobReady's own prices are on our pricing page, and the readiness check is free.
Where EnglishJobReady is different, by design
These are facts about how EnglishJobReady is built. They compare features, not results.
- Different job, not a better one: a test certifies your English level, and we prepare you for a job interview in English. Many people need both, in that order.
- Practice and feedback rather than assessment.
- Country-specific interview norms for 34 destinations.
- Coaching tied to a specific role, company and job advert.
Where these facts came from
Checked 5 September 2026. Products change, and we may be behind — open Duolingo English Test's own pages before you rely on anything here.
- Duolingo English Test — payment page — https://englishtest.duolingo.com/pay
- Duolingo English Test — accepting institutions — https://englishtest.duolingo.com/test_takers/accepting_institutions
- Duolingo English Test — Access Program (fee waivers) — https://englishtest.duolingo.com/access
Common questions
How much does Duolingo English Test cost?
We do not repeat Duolingo English Test's prices here because they change. Check their site for current pricing. EnglishJobReady's readiness check is free and needs no card.
Is EnglishJobReady connected to Duolingo English Test?
No. EnglishJobReady is a separate product. This page compares the two from public information.
Which is better for a non-native English speaker?
It depends on what you need. Duolingo English Test may suit you if you need a certificate that proves your English level for an application. EnglishJobReady is built for people preparing for a job interview in English as a second language.
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