TOEFL iBT®: How does it compare to other popular English Proficiency Tests?

As the most popular English Proficiency test in the world, the TOEFL® test often gets compared to other English Proficiency tests. Here in Australia, most international students would most likely be more familiar with the IELTS test, or the PTE test. So we’ve decided to put together a handy little chart to help you easily understand how the TOEFL iBT® compares.

Price

Thanks to our exclusive partnership with TOEFL®, we’re able to bring you the TOEFL iBT® test at the lowest, most affordable rate for any English Proficiency test in Australia.

Duration

All four components of the TOEFL iBT® test are taken in one sitting compared to IELTS who separates their speaking test into a separate session which happens on a different day. That way, you do not have to set aside two different days just to take the test. The TOELF iBT® also lasts for 4 hours, to give you ample time to answer all of the questions without feeling the need to rush through it.

Format

Like the other Tests, the TOEFL iBT® test is a computer-based test. Most of the questions are multiple choice, which means students need not do a lot of typing and will have enough time to properly understand the questions.

Grading

Unlike other English Proficiency tests, the TOEFL iBT® test is the only one to use multiple human evaluators for the Speaking sections. This is to ensure that there will be no subconscious biases when it comes to a student’s accent or manner of speaking.

Results

Results of your TOEFL iBT® test will be sent to you within 13 days via email.