The Duolingo English Test (DET) has partnered with BorderPass, a lawyer-backed immigration and global mobility platform for 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.
“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.
“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.
