[:en]Are you planning to move abroad to pursue your higher education? Then you should be aware that you must take up an internationally recognized English language test, as it is a basic requirement to study abroad.
TOEFL, IELTS , CAE, PTE and CPE are some of the internationally accepted standard English tests for both study and immigration purposes. The objective of these exams is to test if you possess sufficient English skills to study and live in a country, where English is the primary language.
In this blog, we’ll be taking a closer look at the difference between two of the popularly recognized English language tests: IELTS and PTE Academic.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized and widely recognized English language test for international education and global migration. There are two categories under IELTS: Academic and General.
The IELTS Academic modules assess if your English language skills meet international academic proficiency. The IELTS General assesses if your language skills are adequate for the workplace and social situations.
PTE (Pearson Tests of English)
Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic is an English language test for international study and immigration. This is completely computer-based.
The assessment for PTE Academic includes both everyday and academic English. Therefore, you will be given audio excerpts from lectures and visuals from graphs and charts. To test your listening skills, the excerpts will include British, American and other accents, as well.
Major differences between IELTS and PTE
Test format
| The IELTS test format has four major components: | PTE Academic test format has three components |
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Mode
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Duration
| The total duration provided to complete the IELTS exam is 2 hours and 45 minutes. | The total number of hours given to complete the PTE exam is 3 hours. |
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Grading
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Validity
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Recognition
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Cost
The cost of IELTS exams is not fixed. The fee varies from country to country and sometimes even based on the centre you choose. Listed below are the approximate costs for each country:
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Similarly, the cost of PTE exams also differs depending on the country. Listed below are the costs for the PTE exam in different countries:
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Okay, now you're one step closing to studying abroad. We recommend that you carefully understand what each test offers and choose what best fits your needs and budget. Make sure that the English language test you take up is accepted by the university and country you choose to go to.
If you need guidance to help you with the process of enrolling for an English language test, contact our academic counsellors at AECC today.
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