IELTS (International English Language Testing System) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. It is one of the most widely-recognized English tests. In the previous year it was estimated that more than 2.5 million candidates took the test.

IELTS results are accepted by more than 9,000 organisations worldwide, , including universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.

There are two modules of IELTS to cater to test-takers with different needs. Academic is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English speaking environment, whereas General Training is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs.

The IELTS test assesses your English abilities in Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11-14 minutes). The whole test should be completed within 3 hours. Listening, Reading and Writing are tested back-to-back in one morning, while the Speaking test might be scheduled on the same day or a different date.

It usually takes 13 business days to declare the result.

IELTS Test scores have 2 years validity.

Anyone can retake the test if he/ she feels that the scores are not adequate.

Every month on 2 or 3 prefixed test dates they conduct the test.

IDP and British council are two different organisations conducting IELTS test across the world. There is no such difference

You can use a pen or pencil for your IELTS writing test.However, for your listening and reading test, you must use a pencil.

Yes, it does . It is an international test of English. In the speaking test, most examiners speak with an English or Australian accent. For spelling, you must choose either US or Uk spelling-you can’t mix them

Listening, reading and writing are all taken on the same day. The speaking test can be taken either before, after or on the same day as other skills.

No, there is no break between the listening, reading and writing test. They are all taken together and take a total of 2 hours and 40 minutes. So, make sure you eat and drink well before you take your test.

You should contact your IELTS test center before the exam to let them know. They will adapt any colour pages or illustrations for you in the test.

Yes, you can.

Both are equally tough.

Yes. Its IELTS Life skills that is accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration (as proof of English proficiency for those wishing to live, work and study in the UK.

PTE Means Pearson Test of English.

No.It is a computer based test.

Most of the universities throughout the world accept PTE Scores. Along with this, Australia accepts it for immigration purpose as well.

It depends on the candidate requirements, language skills, ability to take up the test..

There are four modules in PTE.

Usually they ask high academic standard related topics that are extracted from various sources.

Yes there is particular time slot for each module. I.e. Listening -45-57 mins, Speaking & writing- 77-93 mins, Reading – 32-41 mins.

If you fail to answer within the time, you will not have a chance to check or complete your answer, as the next question will be automatically displayed on the screen.

No. You will not get any extra time to check your answers.

As the availability is more, you can book at least 1 week before the test as well.

Wihin in 2-5 business days the resuls will be published.

Yes. If you feel that the scores are not sufficient, you can take up the test.

No. You can not.

It means “A Test of English As A Foreign language”.

Most of the USA universities accept the TOEFL scores. Whereas, TOEFL scores are accepted in more than 130 countries.

There are 4 modules in TOEFL.

They usually ask academic lectures, reading extracts from university-level text books. Whereas for speaking and writing you will have integrated tasks as well.

If you can it would an advantage to you. If not try to have the neutral accent. But never try to imitate any accent.

No. As it is a computer based test, you will not get any extra time to check the answers.

TOEFL Scores validity is 2 years.

Yes. It is a common test for all.

The maximum marks are 120.

Yes. You can retake the test if you are not satisfied with the test scores.

No. You can apply through online only.

It will take 2 weeks to announce the test results.

No. As it is a computer based test, you will not get any extra time to check the answers.