Studying abroad, IELTS or TOEFL?

First, what is TOEFL &; Ielts?

TOEFL (English as a Foreign Language Test) is an English proficiency test organized by educational testing service (ETS). Its full name is "English proficiency test for non-native English speakers" and its Chinese transliteration is "TOEFL". It is one of the most widely used exams in the world, and its scores are widely used in overseas study exams in the United States, Canada, Australia, Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Austria, South Africa, Hong Kong and other countries and regions.

IELTS (English: IELTS, pronunciation/? Answer? . ? Lts/), the full name of which is the International English Language Testing System, is one of the famous international English standardization level tests. It has been recognized by more than 8,000 universities around the world, such as Britain, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the Netherlands. Australian student visas only accept IELTS scores. At present, more than 3,000 colleges and universities in the United States have accepted IELTS scores (as of July 1965, 438+00). For example, all the top eight Ivy League institutions accept IELTS scores. English teaching programs in France, Denmark, Finland and other European countries also require IELTS scores.

Secondly, there are similarities between TOEFL and IELTS.

1, degree examination is essential.

Whether undergraduate or graduate, IELTS and TOEFL are essential if you want to apply for a degree exam.

2. The results are valid for two years.

Both IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years. For example, when you were a freshman, you got a good score in IELTS or TOEFL. When you apply again in your junior or senior year, it is very likely that this score can no longer be used. So when you take the exam, you need to pay attention to the choice of the exam date.

3. The results can be reconsidered.

TOEFL IELTS scores can be reconsidered. They allow students to question their grades. If you find that your test scores are very inconsistent with your usual English level, you can apply for reconsideration.

Second, the difference between TOEFL and IELTS

1, the exam format is different.

The new TOEFL forms a local area network with ETS headquarters through the Internet, and sends different test questions to everyone, and the test questions are valid once. In addition, after the answers are recorded electronically in the online examination, the answers are transmitted to the manual marking network, which can be scored objectively and reliably, thus ensuring the fairness and rationality of the examination.

At present, the IELTS official has not announced the adoption of "computer test", and the IELTS test taken by China candidates is still conducted by written test.

Generally speaking, the examination time of these two kinds of exams is about three hours, which is different from CET-4 and CET-6. It has no fixed start and end time. For example, IELTS, speaking time can be between 1 1 minute and 14 minute, while TOEFL, there are additional tests. Some candidates will encounter extra tests in listening and reading tests, so the TOEFL test is not necessarily three.

2. Different scoring systems.

Total score of new TOEFL 120. Some famous universities in the United States don't seem to have high requirements for the new TOEFL, only 80 points are needed, which is equivalent to 550 points of the old TOEFL. However, the scores of domestic candidates have been relatively high. The new TOEFL does not exceed 65,438+000 points, so it is difficult to be admitted to famous universities such as Harvard.

IELTS scores are divided into 9 grades: 1-9. After scoring listening, reading, writing and speaking respectively, an average score is calculated. The report card will list the scores of four items and the final total score. Science and engineering majors require applicants to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, and liberal arts majors require applicants to have an IELTS score of 7 or above.

3. The registration system is different.

▲ TOEFL

TOEFL online test fee ￥ 1500.00

Late registration surcharge ￥235.00

Transfer fee is 535.00 yuan.

Resume the cancelled grade ￥ 135.00.

Additional grade fee (per copy) ￥ 120.00

Reconsider personal oral or written scores of 535.00 yuan.

Reconsideration of oral and writing scores ￥ 1067.00

TOEFL review package 1 1 195.00

TOEFL review package 2￥660.00

TOEFL review package 3￥325.00

TOEFL Review Package 4 (mock exam only) ￥ 180.00

▲ IELTS

Examination fee ￥ 1680

Transfer fee ￥420

Exam refund, 420 yuan

Reconsideration fee ￥ 1000

* Candidates can apply for one or more levels of reconsideration at a cost of 65,438 yuan+0,000 yuan.

Finally, TOEFL and IELTS have their own advantages.

▲ TOEFL

1. Compared with other tests to measure English language ability, four-fifths of the admissions staff pay more attention to the TOEFL test.

Second, TOEFL is the most widely recognized English proficiency test in the world. It is recognized by 130 countries, more than 8,500 universities and other institutions, including almost all the top universities in Britain and Australia.

Third, TOEFL is easier than other exams.

Fourthly, the TOEFL test is fairer than other tests in measuring spoken English. The TOEFL test adopts the multi-person scoring method.

Fifth, enjoy high-quality university resources in the United States. The TOEFL score of studying in the United States is very important, more important than the scores of GRE and SAT.

▲ IELTS

1. More than 8,000 institutions around the world recognize IELTS scores.

Secondly, the IELTS test was developed by the Examinations Committee of Cambridge University, which has a long history of 95 years and rich experience in English assessment. For the first time, English is comprehensively assessed from four aspects: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Third, IELTS pioneered the one-on-one oral test mode to evaluate your real English communication ability. You will communicate with the examiner in a relaxed environment, which can eliminate the sense of distance and tension compared with the cold man-machine conversation.

4. The paper-and-pencil answering mode adopted by IELTS is in line with the habit of China candidates, which can eliminate the uncomfortable feeling of answering questions on the computer.

5. The IELTS test has 43 test sites in 34 cities, all over the major cities of China. At the same time, there are 48 test dates for candidates to choose from within one year, and candidates can easily register 1 month in advance.