Exam comparison guide
TOEFL vs IELTS
Compare two widely used English proficiency assessments and organize practice across reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Option one
TOEFL iBT
Primary focus
Integrated academic reading, listening, speaking, and writing tasks.
May suit
Applicants whose institutions accept TOEFL and who prefer its testing format.
Open TOEFL iBT guide →Option two
IELTS
Primary focus
Listening, reading, writing, and speaking for academic or general purposes.
May suit
Applicants whose institutions or programs accept IELTS and who prefer its format.
Open IELTS guide →How to choose and prepare
- ✓Confirm the accepted test and score with each institution.
- ✓Record speaking practice and review it critically.
- ✓Complete timed reading and writing practice regularly.
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