IELTS
- Types
- IELTS Academic
The IELTS Academic test is for individuals applying for advanced education or expert enrollment in an English speaking condition. It mirrors a portion of the highlights of academic language and evaluates whether you are prepared to start contemplating or preparing.
- IELTS General Training
The IELTS General Training test is for the individuals who are going to English speaking nations for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is additionally a necessity for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. The test centers on fundamental survival skills in expansive social and work environment settings.
- Format
It contains four modules: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. For the two distinctive IELTS modules: Academic and General Training. The Speaking and Listening tests are the equivalents in the two modules, yet the Reading and Writing tests are unique.
- Duration
Listening (30 minutes), Reading (an hour), Writing (an hour) and Speaking (11â 14 minutes). The complete test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are done in single sitting. The Speaking test might be around the same time or up to seven days prior to or after alternate tests. The test is held either Paper-based or Computer-delivered.
PTE
- Types
- The Pearson Test of English Academic
PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test went for non-native English speakers needing to think about abroad. It tests Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. There is one multi-level test.
- The Pearson Test of English General
In the past The London Test of English, these are intended to compensate for positive accomplishment in English language learning. The tests comprise of two sections: a written paper and an interview. There are six dimensions of the General test. Each dimension is set at one of the CEFR levels.
- Format& Duration
The total duration of the PTE Academic test is of three hours and the mode of the exam is computer-based. There are four modules: Speaking & Writing (77 â 93 minutes), Reading (32 â 41 minutes), listening (45 â 57 minutes).
TOEFL
- Format & Duration
The TOEFL iBT® test is given in English and regulated by means of the internet. There are 4 sections-Reading (60â80 minutes), Listening(60â90 minutes), Speaking (20 minutes)and Writing(50 minutes) which take a total of about 4 ½ hours to complete, including check-in.
COMPARING SCORES OF THE 3 TESTS
IELTS Band Score | PTE | TOEFL(iBT) |
4.5-5 | 30-42 | 40-50 |
5.5-6 | 42-58 | 60-85 |
6.5-7 | 58-72 | 85-105 |
7.5-8 | 72-82 | 105-118 |
8.5-9 | 82-90 | 118-120 |
Test scores are valid for 2 years. |