These are the most popular English proficiency tests for studying abroad. These tests check your English communication skills to study abroad. It is an important aspect when planning to study abroad.
TOEFL is conducted by ETS and IELTS is conducted by IDP, both are English language proficiency exams used by universities abroad for giving admission to international students.
TOEFL: The total score ranges from 0 to 120.
IELTS: IELTS is scored on overall band scores between 0 and 9.
TOEFL iBT Speaking section checks your English-speaking ability in academic settings with 4 questions based on real-life situations.
IELTS includes a face-to-face interview.
In TOEFL, you hear lectures & conversations in this section & then answer the questions asked.
In IELTS you hear the recording only once & answer 10 questions each.
TOEFL reading passages are longer & more academic. It tests how much you can read and understand in an academic environment.
IELTS includes a mix of academic & general reading materials.
There is no age limit suggested by ETS for giving TOEFL.
The age preferred for giving IELTS is over 16.
TOEFL: The TOEFL test duration is 116 minutes.
IELTS: The IELTS exam is 2 hours and 44 minutes long.
TOEFL: The TOEFL iBT is conducted more than 170 times a year at a test centre.
IELTS: IELTS is conducted many times a year, up to 3 times a day and 7 days a week on the computer.
Choose between TOEFL and IELTS wisely, depending on the university's requirements. If you are opting for a university in the US, then you should probably opt for TOEFL, as it is widely accepted.