TOEFL iBT® vs IELTS vs PTE
The TOEFL iBT® (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is the most popular test of English in many parts of the world. Here in Australia, many students are familiar with the other popular English Language tests, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and PTE (Pearson Test of English).
All these tests measure the level of English proficiency amongst non-native speaker on four separate bands: Reading, Speaking, Writing and Listening.
For International students, factors like the format, scoring, length, cost for each differ and can help determine which test is right for them. IELTS, TOEFL® and PTE score comparison is rampant among all those who are applying either for PR in Australia or looking for further studies in the country.
Here we discuss all these three English proficiency tests in detail.
TOEFL iBT®
The TOEFL® iBT a widely popular English Proficiency Test and is potentially the most popular English Proficiency test in the world. It’s known for being economical as well as efficient and accurate for international students.
The test is carried out by ETS (Educational Testing Services) and is comparatively among the most affordable in Australia. ETS offers this test around 50 times in a year and the selection of test date and location can be conveniently done on the ETS website.
TOEFL® iBT is hundred percent fair and unbiased and most affordable English test and is accepted for all Australian visas which makes this test most coveted over the others.
IELTS
IELST came into existence in 1989 and has been embraced by many academic institutions in the UK, the US, Australia and Canada. The test is conducted mutually by the British Council, the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations and IDP Educational institute.
It is also a widely acceptable English language proficiency test for higher education and for immigration applicants.
PTE
The Pearson Test of English is a computer based English language proficiency test for non- native speakers that boasts fast turnaround time in terms of results. PTE stands out for being almost entirely graded using artificial intelligence and is able to provide faster turn-around times for results by taking out the reliance on human evaluators.
| TOEFL® | IELTS (Paper-based) | IELTS | PTE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of Test | 4 hours, one sitting | 2 hours & 45 minutes, split into two sessions for Reading & Writing and Listening & Speaking | 2 hours & 45 minutes, split into two sessions for Reading & Writing and Listening & Speaking | 3 hours, one sitting |
| Cost of Test* | $298 | $330 | $340 | $340 |
| Where is it accepted? | All Universities All Visas Most Skill Assessment bodies |
All Universities All Visas All Skill Assessment bodies |
All Universities All Visas All Skill Assessment bodies |
All Universities All Visas Few Skill Assessment bodies |
| Test Standards | Internet based Multiple Choice Speaking test graded by 6 different Evaluators |
Paper based Questions in Essay form Speaking and Listening rated by a single evaluator |
Internet based Questions in Essay form Speaking and Listening rated by a single evaluator |
Internet based Mostly Multiple Choice Speaking test graded by AI |
| Score Pattern | Uses a scale 0-120 | Uses a scale 1-9 | Uses a scale 1-9 | Uses a scale 10-90 |
| Wait time for Results | 10 days | 14 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days |
| Validity | All test valid for 2 years | |||
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