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Confused between PTE or IELTS?
This confusion often gets raised in the mind of individuals while registering for exams. For this, we have outlined 9 key parameters that a candidate should consider before choosing for the test. Hopefully, it will help you in making an informed decision choosing between PTE and IELTS. Every candidate’s goal is to study or migrate abroad by clearing their exam on the first attempt. So, make sure to read the full article before joining any classes or online IELTS or PTE courses.
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| On Basis | IELTS | PTE |
| Test Conducted By | IDP, British Council, Cambridge Assessment English. | Pearson PLC |
PTE & IELTS test is conducted by highly credible institutions. All these tests conducting bodies are specialized in language learning. So, students are not suggested to take this parameter for making any decision.
| On Basis | IELTS | PTE |
| Test Accepted By | Worldwide Universities & Government | Accepted by Limited Universities & Governments |
IELTS test is accepted worldwide for both study and migration purposes by the government of the UK, Canada, Australia and so many other abroad countries. On the other hand, PTE academic test is accepted by thousands of renowned institutions such as Yale, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, and so on. It is also accepted by Australian & New Zealand governments for visa purposes. Students are suggested to firstly check for the eligibility criteria of their desired college or university before choosing from IELTS or PTE as IELTS is accepted worldwide but on the other hand, PTE has limited scope.
| On Basis | IELTS | PTE |
| Format Of the Test | Paper-Based Test Format | Computer-Based Test Format |
PTE is a complete computer-based test. In which candidates may need to select correct answers to the questions or may speak out the answers into their headsets. On the other hand, IELTS is a paper-based exam. Students can consider this factor, let’s say the candidate is having a slow typing speed then PTE may not work for him or he/she has to work on their typing. Or let’s suppose a candidate is having a doctor’s handwriting then clearing IELTS will be difficult for them. So, by keeping such facts in mind one can make the right choice.
| On Basis | IELTS | PTE |
| Test Structure | Divided Into 4 Modules- Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening | Computer-Based Test Divided Into 4 Modules- Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening |
| Time Duration | 2 Hours 45 Minutes. Speaking may be conducted on another day | 3 Hours. All 4 modules are held on the same day. |
Time Taken for conducting 4 IELTS modules:
The total time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
3 Modules i.e. Listening, Reading, and Writing tests are done on the same day however Speaking test may be conducted on the same day or within the 7 days of the IELTS exam before and after the other tests.
PTE Academic is divided into 3 Parts:
A total of 3 hours is required for the completion of the PTE Academic test. A short optional break 10-minute break is included as well. Both tests are meant to measure English speaking ability and English skills however there is a difference between the types of questions in both sections.
| On Basis | IELTS | PTE |
| Result Of The Exam | After 13 Days of Test Conducting | Results Will Be Available To Candidates Within 5 days of the test conducting |
The result of the IELTS exam will be available to the candidates within 13 days of the exam. The candidate’s test center will post your Test Report Form to you. PTE test results are announced within 5 days of the exam. Some candidates receive the results within 3 days. PTE exam is able to deliver results more quickly as it is a computer-based exam. Students looking for results quickly are advised to give PTE Exam.
| On Basis | IELTS | PTE |
| Validity Of The Exam | 2-3 Years | 2-3 Years |
The results of both exams i.e. IELTS & PTE remain valid for up to two years from the date of the test.
However, university or government may own their own validity criteria for the IELTS exam. Both the tests are the same in terms of validity.
| On Basis | IELTS | PTE |
| Fees For the Exam | 14000 | 13300 |
Recently, the revised price of the IELTS exam is announced i.e. 14000 INR due to which there came price differences in both of the tests. However, Students can register for their IELTS Exam at Discounted prices from the BDS Institute of IELTS.
Here rises a big question from both IELTS and PTE which test is easy to clear. Also, it is one of the most important questions that arise in the mind of the candidate before joining.
Well, the scoring criteria of both tests are fairly the same. But yes, there is a difference between the difficulty level modules of both tests. In my experience, students find the reading & writing section of IELTS a bit difficult, and on the other hand, the reading section of the PTE exam is a bit difficult to clear for many students. The reading section is difficult as students are not in the habit of reading daily.
The speaking section of IELTS is depended upon the confidence of the student and opinions that students can deliver to the examiner. On the other hand, a speaking section of PTE is based on the automated scoring system, if the student understood what the system is looking for then he/she can grab a better grade.
The listening section is equal in terms of difficulty.
| On Basis | IELTS | PTE |
| Assessment Mechanism | Manual | Automated |
The speaking section of PTE is done automatically by a computer program developed by Pearson. This means that there is no real person who is listening to your speaking or analyzing your writing.
On the other hand, the speaking exam of IELTS is conducted by a specialized examiner. The candidate needs to interact with them face to face and the same for your writing exam, in which an examiner will read your writing task and give you a grade.
Both PTE & IELTS exam has a fairly accurate assessment system. But if the candidate will ask for a better option then it would be IELTS as a candidate would feel more comfortable talking with a person rather than a computer. On the other hand if your think in a different way then PTE is free from any kind of biased scoring as it is checked by an automated system developed by Pearson.
We have outlined the major and most important factors that are to be considered before choosing your exam. Every candidate may have different preferences based on their requirements. Keeping your aim in mind, register for your IELTS/PTE exam today. Also, get the latest IELTS online preparation course by BDS institute of IELTS and PTE updated material with MyPTELearning Course.
Dr.Roma
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