FAQs
Why are English exams important for studying or working abroad?
If you’re working in an international environment, you’ll need a good understanding of English to communicate with colleagues and clients. For students, academic English skills are vital for participating in classes and completing assignments.
A high English test score can help you succeed with visa and job applications by demonstrating your strong communication skills.
Which types of English exams is best for me?
- Country Requirements: Which tests are accepted for visa and immigration purposes in your preferred country?
- Institution Requirements: Which tests are accepted by your preferred institutions or employers?
- Test Format and Availability: Can you take the test on paper or on computer? How long is the test? Are there test dates and centres available in your location?
- Scoring How is the test scored? What are the score requirements of your preferred institution or employer?
What are differences between IELTS, PTE, DET and TOEFL?
IELTS : The IELTS test comes in two types: Academic and General Training, depending on your goals. There’s also IELTS for UKVI Academic, an English test for UK visas. You can take IELTS on paper or on computer. The IELTS test lasts for 2 hours and 45 minutes in total.
TOEFL : A second option for international study is TOEFL iBT. This test lasts for just under 2 hours, but as it’s entirely computer-based, you won’t be interacting with a real person for your Speaking test, which involves talking into a microphone in a room full of other test takers.TOEFL also offers the shorter TOEFL Essentials, lasting about 1.5 hours, but it is not as widely accepted as the TOEFL iBT.
PTE : Another English test to study abroad is PTE Academic. Pearson recently introduced the PTE Core test for work and migration to Canada. Both tests last 2 hours and are computer-delivered and AI-marked, including the speaking component which also requires talking into a microphone in a room with other test takers nearby.
DET : The Duolingo English Test is a new AI-powered English test to study abroad. You can do it online in 1 hour but is not as widely accepted as other English proficiency tests.
What document(s) do I need to give the tests?
How many times can I give the tests to get desired results?
- For IELTS, you can give the tests as many times as you want
- For PTE, the limit is 12 tests per year.
- For TOEFL, it’s unlimited but wait at least three days between attempts.
- For DET, you can five the test three times in a month.