I have applied for UCD and it has asked me to take English proficiency again. IS it advisable to take TOEFL or IELTS?

I am comfortable with TOEFL format as I have already appeared for it earlier. My score is 89 (R-19, L-23, S-22, W-25). I should score 100+ for TOEFL or 7.5+ IELTS. I should appear for the exam by 15th December 2018. Does Ireland visa accept TOEFL score?

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Asked by Chaitali Keni

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Usha L Moji | Contributor-Level 9

7 years ago

Hi Chaitali, IELTS is basically a British test, if you have applied for an institute in British Commonwealth then go for IELTS else you can take up TOEFL which is also widely accepted. As far as I know, TOEFL is accepted in Ireland.

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