IELTS Vs PTE: Understanding Differences
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29 July 2024
IELTS offers two versions—Academic and General Training. Both versions have four sections, while PTE offers the Academic test, which includes three parts
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IELTS takes 2 hours and 45 minutes, with the Speaking test often scheduled separately, while PTE takes about 2 hours
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IELTS scores are reported on a 9-band scale for each section and an overall band score, while PTE scores are reported on a scale from 10 to 90
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IELTS is administered by British Council, IDP, and Cambridge Assessment English, while PTE is administered by Pearson
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In IELTS, Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are paper-based. In contrast, all sections of PTE are computer-based
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IELTS is available at more than 1,200 test centers worldwide, while PTE is available at over 350 test centers worldwide, with frequent test dates throughout the year
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IELTS is conducted in person with a live examiner in a one-on-one interview format, while PTE is conducted using a computer, where test-takers record their responses
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IELTS features a variety of question types, including short answer, multiple-choice while PTE includes a range of question types, including multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks
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IELTS is widely accepted in English-speaking countries, while PTE is increasingly accepted by institutions and governments, especially in Australia and the UK
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IELTS results are typically available within 13 days, while PTE results are generally available within 5 business days
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