Is it IELTS or TOEFL to study abroad? Which recognition is higher?

The difference between the two is not a question of recognition. Mainly depends on the region or the requirements of applying for a school.

The differences between TOEFL and IELTS are as follows: difference 1: organizer, difference 2: scope of application, difference 3: test method, difference 4: TOEFL is an American English test, IELTS is a British English test, difference 5: test content, difference 6: scoring method.

Difference 1: Organizer

IELTS is managed by British Council, Cambridge University Examinations Board and Australian Education International Development Agency, while TOEFL is managed by Education Examinations Service (ETS).

Difference 2: Scope of application

IELTS and TOEFL are applicable to different countries, IELTS is mostly applicable to Commonwealth countries, and TOEFL is applicable to North American countries. But now, whether it is the Commonwealth or North America, although many countries and schools recognize their achievements, it mainly depends on the requirements of the region or the application school.

Difference 3: Examination mode

IELTS and TOEFL have different exam forms. IELTS and IELTS test for British visas and immigrants include paper-and-pencil mode and computer test mode. Candidates are free to choose the examination mode that suits them. The oral exam is in the form of "everyone talks", while the TOEFL online exam is conducted through the Internet, the exam is in the form of computer, and the oral exam is in the form of "man-machine dialogue".

Difference 4: TOEFL is an American English test and IELTS is a British English test.

TOEFL is an American question, so it is based on American English, so TOEFL listening is a standard American accent. American idioms and slang also appear from time to time, and there are a lot of contents about American history, culture, politics and geography.

Because the IELTS test sites are mainly in Britain and Australia, the pronunciation in listening is as international as possible, that is to say, the accents of various countries can be expressed, but English and Australian pronunciation are the main ones, and the cultural and geographical knowledge often involved in reading is also in these two countries.

Difference 5: exam content

The IELTS test contains many real overseas study and life scenes, which is a combination of life and academics. TOEFL pays more attention to the investigation and application of academic ability, such as simulating the dynamic interactive environment of university campus.

Difference 6: Scoring method

The scores of IELTS and TOEFL are different. IELTS score 9, individual score 9, TOEFL 120, and individual assessment score 30.