IELTS vs TOEFL: Which Test is Better for You?
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26 June, 2025
The best English Proficiency test for you depends on the country you plan to study to work in and the choice of your institution.
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Here are key points for both the tests which might help you choose the test most suitable for you
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TOEFL is accepted primarily in United States while IELTS Is widely accepted in many countries like UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
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TOEFL involves working on a task from commands given through a microphone while IELTS has a face to face conversation test
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IELTS involves handwriting your answers, while TOEFL requires typing on a computer. Consider what you are suitable with most
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IELTS includes a mix of academic and general content, whereas TOEFL exclusively uses academic passages, potentially featuring more challenging vocabulary
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TOEFL is more widely accepted than IETLS across the globe
TOEFL is generally shorter (around 2 hours) compared to IELTS (around 2 hours 45 minutes)
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IELTS uses a band score system from 1 to 9, rounded to the nearest 0.5, which is often considered more straightforward than TOEFL's scaled score system
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Choose the test that interests and benefits you the most
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