Hardness is really subjective, honestly. The DET is much shorter and more flexible, but the questions adapt to become quite difficult. IELTS is longer and more traditional. It just depends on what test format you find easier.
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That's not quite the case, in fact majority people find IELTS more tough than Duolingo English test. The duration of Duolingo is less than IELTS, the former focuses on grammar and vocabulary. While the later tests traditional and deep knowledge of the Language. The school is valid for 2 years which
Upvote How difficult or easy would one find the Duolingo English Test and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will depend upon individual factors such as one's familiarity with the test format and content, language skills, and background. The former evaluates a person's language skills in
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Yes, for admission to UIUC, IELTS or TOEFL / equivalent scores are required to prove English language proficiency. The test scores required in these tests are-
| Tests | UG | PG |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.5, with 6.5+ sub-scores | 6.5 |
| Duolingo | 130 | 115 |
| TOEFL iBT | Minimum 5.0 total, with 4.5 sub-scores | 4.0 |
Indian students who want to get into Northern College at Pures have to submit IELTS or any equivalent test scores. The minimum test scores that are required are-
- IELTS with minimum 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each section
- PTE with 58+
- TOEFL iBT wit 79
Indian students who want to take admission to Cranfield Uni have to submit an IELTS score. Minimum scores required in IELTS and other English language tests are-
| Tests | Min Scores |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall 6.5 and 5.5 in each section |
| TOEFL | 92 overall or 4.5 |
| PTE | 65 overall |
| Duolingo | 120 overall |
Indian students have to submit IELTS or PTE score for admission to Coventry Uni. Minimum scores required in IELTS are-
- UG: IELTS with overall 6.0 score, with no component less than 5.5 or 60% in Class 12 English
- PG: IELTS with overall 6.5 score, with no component score less than 5.5 or 65% in Class 1
Yes, Indian students who want to take admission to the University of Leeds are required to submit IELTS or any equivalent English language proficiency score. For UG courses, IELTS score of 6.0 overall is required. Whereas, in PG courses, 6.5 IELTS score is required.
| Particulars | UG | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 80 | 88 |
| PTE | 60 | 64 |
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