IELTS & TOEFL
Used to determine the English proficiency of non-native speakers who want to live, work, and study in an English-speaking country.
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- Modules: Listening, Reading & Writing
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Who is this relevant for?
IELTS – Taken by students who wish to pursue higher studies abroad, job seekers, and for immigration to English-speaking countries.
TOEFL – Used for academic purposes and only taken by students.
Who is this relevant for?
IELTS – Taken by students who wish to pursue higher studies abroad, job seekers, and for immigration to English-speaking countries.
TOEFL – Used for academic purposes and only taken by students.
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Variations of the Test
IELTS – Two variants: Academic – For students planning for higher studies such as Undergraduate, Master, Doctoral, etc. General Training – For job seekers and immigrants to English-speaking countries.
TOEFL – Only one test, no variation.
It is mandatory for Indian / Non-English speaking country students to either take IELTS or TOEFL for getting a student VISA
Variations of the Test
IELTS – Two variants: Academic – For students planning for higher studies such as Undergraduate, Master, Doctoral, etc. General Training – For job seekers and immigrants to English-speaking countries.
TOEFL – Only one test, no variation.
It is mandatory for Indian / Non-English speaking country students to either take IELTS or TOEFL for getting a student VISA
How are the tests conducted?
IELTS is jointly owned by Cambridge English Language Assessment; IDP Education, Australia; and British Council, UK. In India, it is conducted by IDP IELTS, Australia.
It can be taken on paper (pen & paper) or on the computer at the official test center. Speaking test in both formats is conducted face-to-face by the IELTS examiner.
Test duration – 2 hours 45 minutes.
TOEFL is administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA.
It can be taken at test centers or at home with the TOEFL iBT home edition.
Test duration – 2 hours.
How are the tests conducted?
IELTS is jointly owned by Cambridge English Language Assessment; IDP Education, Australia; and British Council, UK. In India, it is conducted by IDP IELTS, Australia.
It can be taken on paper (pen & paper) or on the computer at the official test center. Speaking test in both formats is conducted face-to-face by the IELTS examiner.
Test duration – 2 hours 45 minutes.
TOEFL is administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA.
It can be taken at test centers or at home with the TOEFL iBT home edition.
Test duration – 3 hours.
Test Structure
| Section | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | Time Given | Maximum Score | Questions | Time Given | Maximum Score | |
| Reading | 40 | 60 minutes | 9 Bands | 20 | 35 minutes | 30 |
| Listening | 40 | 30 minutes | 9 Bands | 28 | 36 minutes | 30 |
| Speaking | 3 parts | 11 to 14 minutes | 9 Bands | 4 Tasks | 16 minutes | 30 |
| Writing | 2 | 60 minutes | 9 Bands | 2 Tasks | 29 minutes | 30 |
How are the tests scored?
IELTS – is scored on 0-9 Band with 9 being the highest. It is the average of the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking section scores.
TOEFL – is scored out of 120 points. Each section – Reading, Listening, Writing, and speaking has a maximum score of 30.
How are the tests scored?
IELTS – is scored on 0-9 Band with 9 being the highest. It is the average of the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking section scores.
TOEFL – is scored out of 120 points. Each section – Reading, Listening, Writing, and speaking has a maximum score of 30.
Both IELTS and TOEFL scores remain valid for 2 years from the date of testing.
Score Comparison
Develop note-taking skills for the listening section. Try the shorthand method for rapid writing.
What is an acceptable score?
IELTS – Scores above 7 are considered good. Most universities accept a 6.5 cutoff.
TOEFL – Scores above 95 are considered good. Most universities accept a 90 cutoff.
Please check the exact requirement for the university you plan to apply to.
What is an acceptable score?
IELTS – Scores above 7 are considered good. Most universities accept a 6.5 cutoff.
TOEFL – Scores above 95 are considered good. Most universities accept a 90 cutoff.
Please check the exact requirement for the university you plan to apply to.
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Guidance from Top Instructors to reach your target score
Comprehensive Study Material
Ensure that you prepare with suitable material
Practice
Practice in real-exam scenarios to gain confidence
