Is it necessary to take IELTS or TOEFL test for pursuing studies abroad?

I wish to pursue Masters Degree.

132 Views|Posted 2014-05-08 10:44:04

Asked by Nikunj Patel

The question is closed for answering

3 Answers

Sort by:

Answered by

Amit Jain | Contributor-Level 10

2014-05-18 11:35:19

Hi Nikunj, In Singapore there are Universities that offer MBA programs and do not require IELTS/TOEFL tests. However, the student should have passed from an English medium school to be eligible for waiver of IELTS/TOEFL tests. Do share your details so that I can provide you with a list of options wi

Upvote

Answered by

Shaban | Guide-Level 11

2014-05-14 15:12:07

Hi, Please note that as the medium of education in universities abroad is english so all the international students whose first or native language is not english have to take IELTS or TOEFL test to prove their english language proficiency. Besides IELTS or TOEFL you also need to take GRE test as w

Upvote

Answered by

Rakesh Sharma | Beginner-Level 1

2014-05-08 11:44:08

IELTS or TOEFL is mostly required by foreign universities although there are many universities that do not require taking these tests. GATE score is mostly used by Indian universities for pursuing masters courses. Please check the required course eligibility criteria for more details.

Upvote

Similar Questions for you

What is the minimum score of IELTS or TOEFL at Cardiff University for Nursing?

Kanishka Gambhir

As an international applicant, showcasing English language proficiency skills during admissions process is required.

IELTS- Nursing courses require IELTS 7.0 with nothing less than 6.5, while some courses require.

TOFEL- Nursing courses require overall

Nishtha Shukla

TOEFL minimum score required for St Leo University admission is 45 on iBT. The minimum scores accepted in the other English language tests are

Tests	Minimum Score
IELTS	5.0
PTE Academic	35
Duolingo	80

How is my total TOEFL score calculated?

Raushan Kumar

Your total TOEFL score is the sum of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing scores. Each section is scored on a new 1.0-6.0 proficiency band scale in 0.5-point increments.

Are there new question types I should practice for TOEFL 2026?

Raushan Kumar

Yes. You must practice "Complete the Words" (filling missing letters) and "Build a Sentence" (unscrambling words). Also, the Speaking section now has "Listen and Repeat" and "Take an Interview" tasks with no preparation time, replacing the old 2025 independent tasks.

Will my old 0–120 TOEFL score still be valid in 2026?

Raushan Kumar

Yes! Scores stay valid for 2 years. For a transition period (2026–2028), your score report will show both the new 1.0–6.0 band and a comparable 0–120 score. This helps universities compare your results fairly during the switch.