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TOEFL |
IELTS |
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An English proficiency test accepted across 130 countries |
An English proficiency test accepted across 140 countries |
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Most of the students consider the Reading section to be tough |
IELTS reading section is considered an easier section. |
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TOEFL is a little time-consuming compared to IELTS |
IELTS is less time consuming |
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The student can use US English or UK English throughout the test |
IELTS is more linear in terms of using English |
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TOEFL is mostly of multiple-choice questions |
IELTS is more constructive, and responses that are delivered |
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TOEFL test is of 3 hours for a total score of 1-120 |
IELTS test is of 2 hours and 45 minutes for band scores from 1-9 |
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TOEFL requires you to attempt MCQ-type questions |
Need to give short answers to the questions you take |
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TOEFL exam has Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking sections. Where the speaking section can be taken at the same time online |
IELTS has four main sections. Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. The Speaking section is taken later in person |