What does the British visa and immigration IELTS mean?

Standardized examination has always been the most important "stepping stone" for international students. Just as NMET is the most typical standardized test in China, the United States also has its own standardized test system, such as TOEFL, IELTS, ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT and so on. Moreover, the more prestigious schools have stricter requirements for standardized scores. If you are studying abroad, you know little about studying abroad. Even if you have heard of IELTS and TOEFL, you will be mad at the words pieced together by this pile of English letters. If you have paid attention to studying in the United States and seen the information about American exams, you will inevitably have questions:

What are TOEFL, IELTS, ACT and SAT?

Do I have to take these exams to study abroad?

What is the difference?

Which is more suitable for the exam?

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If you are confused about these standardized tests, or have a vision for famous American schools, you only need 10 minutes to read this article, which will take you to the ocean of standardized tests in the United States.

Level 1/Language Pass: TOEFL or IELTS

Learning American language is a threshold that all students must cross. Even though some colleges and universities have no specific requirements for language scores, if you want to study abroad alone, learn about your studies and communicate freely, you must pass the language barrier.

TOEFL and IELTS are both language tests in standardized tests. What's the difference between them?

▍ TOEFL

TOEFL, transliterated from TOEFL, is the test of English as a foreign language, which is an English proficiency test organized by educational testing service (ETS). There are three forms of TOEFL test: paper test (677), computer test (300) and online test (120).

Generally speaking, the new TOEFL test we often say is an online test, with a total score of 120, which is divided into four parts: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a perfect score of 30 points for each part. TOEFL scores are valid for two years, counting from the test date.

International English Language Testing System

IELTS, the full name of the International English Language Testing System, is jointly managed by the Foreign Language Testing Department of the Cambridge University Examinations Committee, the British Council and IDP Education Group. This is an English proficiency test for those who intend to study, work or settle in English-speaking countries.

The total score is 9 points, divided into four parts: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Each part is out of 9 points, and the total score is 9 points. The examination time is ***2 hours and 45 minutes, which usually takes 2 days (oral English is tested separately in advance and face to face with the examiner). IELTS scores are valid for 2 years.

▍ The difference between the two

Although both IELTS and TOEFL measure students' listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities, there are still great differences in content.

If you want to know whether you are more suitable for TOEFL or IELTS, you must first understand the difference between TOEFL and IELTS:

1. Apply for different study destinations.

TOEFL is mainly applied in North America and is favored by American universities, institutions and organizations. Universities in Canada, Australia and New Zealand all recognize TOEFL scores; Most British universities and colleges accept TOEFL scores.

The IELTS test is mainly applicable to Commonwealth countries, Europe and Hong Kong. More than 3,300 universities and institutions in the United States recognize IELTS, including all Ivy League schools. In Britain, IELTS is recognized by all institutions; IELTS is also the only English test designated by the Direct Learning Program (SDS) in Canada. In Australia and New Zealand, IELTS scores are also recognized by institutions and professional associations.

2. The content of the exam focuses on different things.

TOEFL is more academic, mainly simulating classroom environment and campus life, providing reference for candidates to study in foreign universities in the future, focusing on the standardization and skill of English use. The test corpus is taken from the real academic language environment, such as course selection and thesis writing.

IELTS study focuses on life, focusing on the survival ability of candidates in English-speaking countries. The content of the test will involve life scenes, including talking about hometown and traveling.

Focus!

Students with large vocabulary and strong listening and shorthand skills,

There will be great advantages in taking the TOEFL test.

Students with strong English reading ability,

IELTS is easy to get high marks.

3. The examination forms are different

There are three forms of TOEFL test, namely written test (677), computer test (300) and online test (120). Generally, the new TOEFL test is an online test. After August 1, the exam lasted for 3 hours, and the topics in each examination area were the same, taking the form of manual marking.

The IELTS test takes the form of written test and oral test, which lasts for 2 hours and 45 minutes. There is a question bank in the oral exam, and some questions in the exam are repeated. The oral test will be conducted within one week before and after the written test, and the specific time needs to be inquired in official website.

4. Different applicable groups

TOEFL scores can only be used for studying abroad.

IELTS is divided into academic and training. Academic IELTS scores can be used to apply for studying abroad, and training IELTS scores can be used to apply for immigration.

5. Different grading standards

The TOEFL test is listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a perfect score of 30 for each part, and * * * is 120. The examination results are valid for two years (counting from the date of the examination). So TOEFL scores can start from 10.

IELTS is also a test of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with 9 points in each part. The total score is the average of four items, and the average score is taken as a whole and a half.

Focus again!

Looking at the application conditions of famous American schools,

Enter the university through the traditional direct way,

The requirements for TOEFL and IELTS scores are relatively high.

For the top 50 schools,

TOEFL must reach at least 100.

The IELTS requirement is even as high as 7.5.

Even if you apply for an ordinary undergraduate course,

IELTS 6.0 is usually required,

At least 6.5 graduate students.

summary

To sum up, when choosing IELTS or TOEFL, we should first consider the application needs of schools or majors. If you all accept it, then consider whether your advantages are more suitable for TOEFL or IELTS. You don't need to review TOEFL and IELTS at the same time, and you don't need to prepare for another exam temporarily after one of them is not ideal.

Second level/academic level: ACT or SAT

SAT and ACT are standardized tests used by most American universities to test whether high school students are suitable for entering universities, also known as "American College Entrance Examination".

So what exactly is this kind of exam? What is the difference? What kind of newspaper is suitable?

To solve these doubts, we must first understand what ACT and SAT are, and then make a comparative analysis of ACT and SAT. Find out the contents and differences of the exam, and then you can choose the exam that suits you.

What is ACT?

The full name of the ACT test is the American College Test, which is the "American College Entrance Examination". It is sponsored by ACT INC, an American college examination organization. It is a test of students' comprehensive ability, one of the admission conditions for undergraduate courses in the United States, and one of the important bases for whether and how many scholarships are awarded. The ACT test consists of English, mathematics, reading, science and composition (optional test).

What is the SAT?

SAT, the full name of Scholastic Aptitude Test, sponsored by the American College Board, is an important reference for high school students all over the world to apply for American universities and scholarships. Since the reform of 20 16, the total score of the new SAT 1600 is divided into three parts: reading, grammar and mathematics. Writing has been changed to elective examination, and its score is valid for 2 years.

▍ The difference between the two

1. The content of the exam is different.

ACT mainly examines subject knowledge, including English, mathematics, reading, science and optional writing.

SAT mainly examines students' problem-solving ability and critical thinking ability. The content of the exam is divided into mathematics, critical reading, writing and optional essays.

The specific investigation contents are as follows:

2. Different scoring methods

The score range of each part of ACT is 1 to 36, and the total score is the average score of the four parts, out of 36 points. ACT does not grade answers, but does not deduct points.

The total SAT score is 400- 1600, and each part is between 200 and 800, while the self-selected composition score is calculated separately, and the scores in all aspects are between 2 and 8. Calculate the grading score through the formula, and finally get the final score by comparing with the scale.

(Attached is the conversion table of SAT and ACT:)

3. The exam time is different

ACT is currently conducted six times a year, namely, February, April, June, September, 10 and 12.

At present, the SAT is held seven times a year, namely 1, March, May and June,1,1,12 (the exam in March is only held in North America, so it is held six times a year in other regions). There is no test center in Chinese mainland. The nearest test center is Hong Kong.