Congratulations!
You are now ready to take an important internationally recognized examination in order to prove your mastery of the English language before enrolling into a university. However, the only problem is that there are quite a number of exams to choose from!
Two of the most important examinations that are widely accepted by Universities around the world are the IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) and the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
Below are the Similarities & Differences between IELTS & TOEFL.
IELTS or TOEFL
The Similarities
Both are English language tests aimed at pre-university students planning to make the step to higher education. Both evaluate how well you can combine your Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking skills in the language of English.
The Differences
The scoring system are different, with IELTS rating between 0 and 9, with halfway points in between. TOEFL gives a more numerical SAT-type grade, totalling your scores from all the areas. This gives an insight into another key difference.
TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service, a non-profit US based organisation, and conducts its test according to American English.
IELTS is administered jointly by the British Council & the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, and conducts its test in British English.
While the differences are not as great as some assume, accents and spelling variations can cause a problem for some students.
For more information or guidance in which examination to take, please consult our Educational Consultants for FREE Advise and Assessment.
Education Consultant:
Wesley Ong
017-730 4893
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