IELTS vs TOEFL: Comparison
Here’s a quick recap of the important aspects of these two exams.
IELTS |
TOEFL |
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Conducted by |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is conducted by the British Council, IDP IELTS Australia, and Cambridge English Language Assessment. |
Test of English as a Foreign Language is conducted by Educational Testing Services (ETS) |
Accepted by/ for |
Across Europe, Australia, Canada as well as USA and Singapore. |
Across the USA and also in Europe, Australia, and Canada but might vary from institute to institute |
Test Structure |
IELTS Academic Divided into 4 sections: |
TOEFL is also broadly divided into Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking |
Score Range |
IELTS is scored on a band range of 0 – 9 with 9 being an expert user. |
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) is scored on a range of 0 – 120 |
Score Validity |
Valid for 2 years |
Valid for 2 years |
Repetitions |
Can be taken multiple numbers of times (on the days given) |
Can be repeated multiple numbers of times provided there is a gap of 12 days between two consecutive attempts |
When to Start Preparing for IELTS or TOEFL?
When to Start Preparing for IELTS or TOEFL?: To get ready for the IELTS exam, it’s good to start 6-12 months before you plan to take the test. If you’re thinking about studying abroad, it’s even better to start preparing as soon as you can.
Once you get the green light, you can sign up and take the test. In this article, let’s dive into more details about when to start prepping for the IELTS. Let us learn more!