What is the difference between IELTS and TOEFL?

The difference between TOEFL and IELTS:

1, IELTS tests in different countries are given by the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, so we will find that they are language tests in Commonwealth countries. For example, various countries in Europe, such as Britain and the Netherlands, as well as Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, are all Commonwealth countries, so they are recognized.

TOEFL is set by ETS, so countries in North America, including Japan, recognize TOEFL scores more.

2. Different exam forms TOEFL is an online exam of pure computer test. Because it is completely done on the computer, candidates who are used to answering questions on the computer may perform better. IELTS is a traditional test of written test and interview. If students like to answer with paper and pen very much, and communicate with people face to face more smoothly in the oral exam, then IELTS can do better.

IELTS speaking test is a traditional person-to-person interview form, while TOEFL speaking test is a person-to-machine examination form. Generally speaking, the time of these two exams is about three hours. Unlike CET-4 and CET-6, the oral exam is not held at a fixed time.

The time of IELTS and TOEFL will be a little flexible, because the IELTS speaking test is between 1 1 minute and 14 minute. There are extra tests in the TOEFL test, and sometimes there are extra tests in listening and reading tests, so the time of the test will not be so certain, and it may not end within three hours. So everyone should pay attention to the flexibility of the time of these two tests.