What does IELTS , TOEFL or PTE mean?

What does IELTS , TOEFL or PTE mean?

TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language, while IELTS is abbreviation of

International English Language Testing System. The PTE is short for Pearson Test of English.

The decision to take the TOEFL vs IELTS vs PTE will ultimately depend on a different number of factors.
Enjoy the reading to find what is the best for you!

 

說明 Introduction

TOEFL vs IELTS vs PTE
 

⇒ Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
TOEFL has been developed by an independent organization called, Educational Testing Service (ETS).
It is a non-profit that holds the test whose results are accepted by over 9,000 universities, colleges and agencies in as many as 130 countries including the UK, USA, Australia, Canada.

This test can be taken in either of the two formats, paper or internet.
-The TOEFL PBT is for those who wish to take the test on paper and is only available for locations which do not have the facility of taking the same via internet. This one measures reading, listening, grammar and writing skills of candidates.
- TOEFL iBT, on the other hand, can be taken virtually on the interne and measures reading, listening, speaking and writing skills.

ETS offers this test more than 50 times a year. You can select your test date and location on the ETS website. The test goes on for a good four hours.

TOEFL is more towards American English.
TOEFL has human raters.
TOEFL tests scores are available to view online within 10 days post the test date.
TOEFL is what most MBA programs in the US would look for
TOEFL is more of multiple choice formats, and you are interacting with a computer
TOEFL will rate you on a range from 0-120, valid for two years.

 

⇒ International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
This exam is available in two formats,  IELTS Academic  and IELTS General Training.

Those who want to opt for higher education or wish to get professional registration, need to clear IELTS Academic test, while for immigration purposes you need to take the IELTS General Training, especially those migrating to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
 

IELTS is more inclined towards the UK, Europe or Australian English.
IELTS has human raters.
IELTS releases results within 13 calendar days
►  IELTS uses the rating scale of 1 to 9, valid for two years.

 

⇒ Pearson Test of English (PTE)
PTE Academic is a computer based academic test to check for a candidate's English speaking, writing, reading and listening skills to study abroad or for immigration.

You can check on their website which institutes accept it globally. If you wish to get visa for Australia, the Australian government accept PTE score for the same.

The test takes around  three hours to finish and covers listening, reading, speaking and writing via computer

PTE is more towards American English.
PTE test scores are determined by the computer.
PTE scores are available in five business days
PTE - since it is a computer-based test - it is considered the easier.
PTE is found by some to be less time consuming, nonetheless, it doesn't give you much time to think for the same reason.
PTE uses the scale of 10 to 90,  valid for two years.

Which one is better accepted in the USA/Australian /UK and Europe?

Experts and ex-test takers believe that the IELTS score is more accepted in Europe (including the UK) and Australia, it is the TOEFL which sees better reception from American institutes.
A relatively newer test in the space, PTE is also accepted by some universities as Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Yale.

 

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