IELTS VS TOEFL : Which Should You Take

Hi Friends , how are you  :D glad to see you here again ＼(＾▽＾)／ , today we are going to learn about two International English language tests : TOEFL and IELTS , what are these tests , the difference and which one to choose , whether you are planning to study abroad or for immigration, there are many institutions in the world that require to have one of these certificates as a part of your application .

 

What is TOEFL ?

the TOEFL is an abbreviation for "Test Of English as a Foreign Language", is an International English test, made by ETS (Educational Testing Services), the test has two versions : Paper-based test (PBT) and Internet-based test (IBT), with more than 30 million test takers worldwide, IBT is the most taken test , it covers four parts : reading, listening, speaking, and writing, with a total score of 120, the score can be valid for 2 years from the test date, and it's recognised by more than 10,000 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries, including Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the United States.

What About the IELTS ?

the IELTS , or the "International English Language Testing System" from Cambridge university , is another English Test Internationally recognized , with 3 million test takes last year and over 10000 organizations that accept this certification worldwide, the test has nine scale scoring system (1-9) , and comes in two versions Academic and General Training to comply with different testing purposes , whether it was for study or to work in English speaking countries.

Now we know about the test , but what's difference and what to choose ?

Although both tests serve to test English , but it still exist some differences that make them different from each other , and the choice depends on your purpose and your destination.

The table below shows some differences between tests :

Get the idea ? :D the choice of test depends on your destination , as you can see in acceptance row , TOEFL is made for US and Canadian institutions and organizations , while IELTS is made for institutions in UK and Europe , either you choose is a great move that will change your life and  language experience for better and improve your carrer and job opportunities °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

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Links:

- https://goo.gl/9UmNWc (TOEFL Availablity)

- https://goo.gl/3JDXya   (IELTS Availability)