KC Overseas and Duolingo Join Forces to Empower Indian Students for Global Education

New Delhi, December 23, 2024: KC Overseas Education, a distinguished leader in study abroad consultancy, with a proven track record of guiding over 575,000 students and partnering with more than 850 universities across 33 study destinations, has announced a strategic partnership with the Duolingo English Test (DET), the global pioneer in digital English proficiency testing. This collaboration aims to offer comprehensive support to students and other actors in the KC ecosystem, including DET test readiness support, score verification facility, even faster DET test results at no additional cost, training support for partners and timely updates on the test. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to making global education more inclusive, affordable and seamless, ensuring students from diverse backgrounds can confidently pursue their academic goals.

The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a student-friendly online English language proficiency assessment accepted by over 5,500 educational programs in over 100 countries and recognized for visa applications in key destinations like the US, UK, Canada and beyond. With over 3 million test takers globally, the DET offers a flexible, cost-effective alternative to traditional tests. Priced under INR 5,500, it provides the convenience of online testing and delivers results within 48 hours, making it a popular choice for students pursuing international education. On booking the test with KC Overseas, students will be able to get their results within 24 hours at no additional cost.

To meet the growing demand for accessible English language testing, KC Overseas and the DET have partnered to enhance support for a diverse range of students. With 26 years of expertise in facilitating international education, KC Overseas has built a robust network of 65 branches across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri-Lanka and agent partners across the globe. This network will play a crucial role in expanding the scope of the collaboration, enabling more students to access the DET and receive the preparation and resources they need to fulfil their study abroad goals. The partnership includes:

• Test Readiness Support: Coaching and resources to help students prepare confidently for the DET.
• Updates and Training: Detailed information and continuous training for KC’s extensive network of partners and their students.
• Score Verification: Ensuring student scores are validated before submission to university partners.
• Easy access to take the DET: Accessible through KC’s tech platform, coursefinder.ai, to expand the partnership’s benefits to students and partners across multiple countries.

Pankaj Agrawal, Co-founder & CEO of KC Overseas, says, “This partnership with the Duolingo English Test aligns with our mission to provide comprehensive support to students. Given the growing popularity and demand for the DET, we are excited to work closely together to create more accessible opportunities for Indian students looking to study abroad.”

Rashi Dhanani, Head of Business Development for the Duolingo English Test, India, “The rapid adoption of the Duolingo English Test across India reflects a strong demand for accessible and convenient testing solutions. Through our partnership with KC Overseas, we’re committed to reducing barriers to global education by offering students the support they need to approach the test with confidence and pursue their study abroad dreams seamlessly.”

Together, KC Overseas and the Duolingo English Test are setting the stage for a more inclusive, accessible pathway for Indian students eager to explore global academic opportunities.