Which is better - IELTS, TOEFL or PTE?
Each of these exams - PTE, IELTS and TOEFL are widely accepted for studying abroad. However, which exam will be most suitable for you depends on several conditions. Below are some parameters that you can consider to make the best decision.
| Difference between IELTS, TOEFL and PTE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameters | IELTS | TOEFL | PTE |
| Time duration | 2 hours 45 minutes, with speaking test on a separate day | 1.5 hours, all 4 skills assessed the same day | 2 hours, all 4 skills assessed the same day |
| Fees | INR 19,000 | INR 18,000 | INR 18,900 |
| Scoring | 0-9 band scale | 1.0-6.0 scale | 10-90 scale |
| Results declaration | 1-5 days (Computer-delivered); 13 days (Paper-based)
| Within 72 hours (~3 days) for the new adaptive format | 2 days |
| Scoring Criteria | Reading, Listening, Writing and face-to-face Speaking
| Reading, Listening (both adaptive), Writing, and Speaking | Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking along with oral and written fluency, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary |
| Exam Mode | Pen and Paper based and Computer-based (online) | Pen and Paper based and Computer-based (online) | Computer-based only |
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