- Well known and most dreaded English language test among students
- Four common sections in both TOEFL and IELTS - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
- Both IELTS and TOEFL score is valid for two years.
- Conducts and maintains an international standard.
- Assesses English proficiency of non-native speakers.
- Hear and answer to audio clips in listening section.
- Both scores accepted in US and Australia.
- In both IELTS and TOEFL, the speaking section is divided into three parts.
- The Writing section of both the tests have two distinct sections.
Difference between IELTS and TOEFL | Points of Difference | IELTS | TOEFL |
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| Full Form | International English Language Testing System | Test of English in Foreign Language |
| Managed & administered by | The British Council, University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations and IDP Education Australia | Educational Testing Service (ETS) |
| Examination duration | 2 hours 45 minutes | 4 hours |
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| English accent | British English | American English |
| Nature of test | IELTS exam is designed in two patterns:
| There is only one kind of TOEFL exam |
| Mode of exam | Computer or paper based | Computer based |
| Nature of questions | Short answer, elaborate writing, fill in the blanks, Multiple choice questions (MCQ) and so on | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Pressure on candidates | In IELTS, students need to be vivid and analytical | In TOEFL students need to be crisp, brief and reasonable |
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| Score | 1-9 band | 120 points |
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