Kurakumo Inc., a Duolingo Official Gold Partner, Launches 'Duolingo English Test Implementation Support Service' for Educational Institutions

Kurakumo Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Mikio Okajima), aiming to provide affordable, high-quality language learning services, has launched a 'Duolingo English Test (DET) Implementation Support Service' for educational institutions and study abroad agencies. The service provides one-stop outsourcing for DET-related tasks at educational institutions, including implementation planning, exam management, and student inquiry response.

Background of Service Launch In recent years, with the growing need for study abroad applications and language proficiency certification, an increasing number of educational institutions are utilizing the Duolingo English Test (DET), an online English test. While DET is characterized by its convenience—allowing students to take the test anytime, anywhere, at a low cost—educational institutions introducing it for the first time have faced challenges such as "not knowing much about DET itself," "inability to establish exam management or student support systems," and "difficulty in tracking progress." As a Duolingo GPN Gold Partner, Kurakumo Inc. already has a track record of supporting implementation and operations for multiple educational institutions and study abroad agencies. They have launched this support service for institutions facing these challenges by leveraging their expertise.

What is a Duolingo English Test GPN Gold Partner? The Duolingo English Test Global Partner Network (GPN) is a program that certifies partner companies and organizations that support the promotion and utilization of the Duolingo English Test. Kurakumo Inc. has been certified as a 'Gold Partner,' a top-tier status in the program, and is officially recognized as a business with deep knowledge of DET.

Dedicated Support by DET-Certified Staff Kurakumo's staff have expert knowledge of DET's mechanism, score interpretation, testing environment, and usage methods, and are certified by Duolingo. They provide detailed explanations ranging from basic questions like "What is DET?" to specific consultations such as "I want to know how to use it at my institution." Additionally, in post-implementation on-campus briefing sessions, certified staff will explain DET in an easy-to-understand manner for faculty and staff. You can consult with peace of mind even if you are completely new to DET.

Service Overview Service Name: Duolingo English Test Implementation Support Service Launch Date: June 10, 2026 Target: Educational institutions (faculty, academic affairs, admissions departments of universities and high schools), study abroad agencies, etc. URL: https://edu.det-bridge.com

Outsourced Tasks: 01 Implementation Planning and Material Creation: Support from on-campus briefings to the creation of student guides and exam procedure manuals. 02 Application Management and Payment Support: Full outsourcing of pre-exam procedures, including creation/management of application forms, payment requests, payment confirmation, coupon distribution, and sending bulk exam guidance emails. 03 Exam Status Management and Reporting: Management of test progress and creation of periodic progress reports. Handling reminders for those who haven't taken the test or need to re-take it, as well as score management. 04 Student Inquiry Response: Replying to student inquiries regarding exam methods, coupon usage, and scores, generally within one business day in Japanese. For matters they cannot resolve, they will take responsibility for escalating them to Duolingo.

Pricing Structure They offer flexible plans allowing clients to choose only the necessary services. Spot Support (Light Plan): 65,000 JPY (excluding tax; varies by scale and content) Custom-made Plan: Consultation based on business content and scale If you are not satisfied with the initial spot support, they will refund the full initial cost (65,000 JPY).

Cheaper Exam Fees through Kurakumo By obtaining DET coupon codes through Kurakumo, you can offer students lower exam fees compared to direct purchase on the official website (77 USD, approx. 12,320 JPY, including tax). DET Bridge (learning app) adopting institutions: 9,400 JPY (including tax) Institutions not adopting DET Bridge: 11,000 JPY (including tax) It is possible to offer the test at a stable price without being affected by exchange rate fluctuations.