PTE (Pearson Test of English), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
1. PTE (Pearson Test of English)
Format: Computer-based
Sections: Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening
Scoring: 10–90 scale (AI-based evaluation)
Duration: 2 hours
Results Time: 1–5 days
Accepted by: Universities in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, and some European countries
Best for: Quick results and fully automated scoring
2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Format: Computer-based or Paper-based
Sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking
Scoring: 0–9 band scale
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Results Time: 3–13 days (Computer-based is faster)
Accepted by: Global universities, immigration authorities, and employers
Best for: UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand immigration & studies
3. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Format: Computer-based (TOEFL iBT) or Paper-based (PBT – limited availability)
Sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing
Scoring: 0–120 scale
Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes (TOEFL iBT)
Results Time: 4–8 days
Accepted by: Universities in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia
Best for: US universities and academic settings
Which One to Choose?
PTE: If you need quick results and prefer AI-based evaluation.
IELTS: If you are applying for UK/Canada immigration or prefer a face-to-face speaking test.
TOEFL: If you are applying to US universities or prefer a detailed academic English test.
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