What are the differences between TOEFL and IELTS?
Although TOEFL and IELTS are two similar tests, there are 6 main differences between these tests:
| TOEFL iBT
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IELTS
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| Computer-based exam |
Paper exam |
| Duration 4 hours |
Duration 2H45 |
| Rated out of 120 |
Rated on a scale of 0 to 9 |
| North American accent used |
Different international accents used |
|
Oral expression: computer recording |
Oral expression: facing the examiner |
| Multiple choice questions |
Multiple choice questions, Fill-in-the-blanks, True/False, Answers to link and flowcharts |
The main difference between the TOEFL and the IELTS is the speaking portion. For the TOEFL, the candidate speaks into a microphone and the recording is sent to the examiner. For the IELTS, the candidate speaks directly to the examiner.
Another point: there are currently few IELTS test centers in France. This can be a deciding factor in your choice of test, which will depend on where you live.
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