TEST TAKER
IELTS AND TOEFL: Which English test should I take?
Planning to move abroad for studies or migration? One important step in your journey towards that goal is clearing your English proficiency test. There are a number of factors you need to consider. Let’s look into them in detail.
IELTS - GENERAL
If you are planning to work in an English-speaking country, or who are seeking immigration to such a country.
IELTS - ACADEMIC
If you are planning to study in an English-speaking country.
TOEFL
If are planning to study at a university or college in an English-speaking country or if you are seeking professional certification or licensing in certain fields that require English proficiency
WHAT IS IELTS
IELTS is an English language assessment for study, immigration, or employment. Every year, more than three million people take this exam. IELTS is recognised by more than 11,000 organisations worldwide, including colleges, schools, and immigration agencies.
IELTS TEST TYPES
IELTS GENERAL
IELTS General Training is appropriate for immigration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. The test covers common English language abilities that you'll need in social and professional settings. IELTS General Training is offered online (in most countries), or at test centres on computer or paper.
IELTS ACADEMIC
For people wishing to attend a university or college where English is the primary language, the IELTS Academic test is appropriate (higher education). The exam gauges your readiness to start studying in English. You have the option of taking the IELTS Academic exam on paper or computer (at test centres) or online.
WHAT IS TOEFL
The oldest test format introduced in 1964, TOEFL also provides scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking. However, that is where its similarity to IELTS ends (other than the fact that IELTS started in 1980). Each section of the TOEFL test is marked from 0 to 30, which means a test taker can potentially score 120 marks overall. Unlike IELTS, your TOEFL score is not rounded off to the nearest 0.5. Raw scores are what one gets for the number of questions answered in each section.
