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IELTS vs PTE

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between IELTS and PTE? Get your answer in this story.
IELTS is an international standardized English language proficiency test for non-native speakers. PTE assesses the English language usage of non-native speakers.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
IELTS can be a computer or paper-based test, while PTE is available only as a computer-based test.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
IELTS has two types: Academic & General, while PTE is available only as Academic. Yet, IELTS and OET have four modules: Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
More than 10,000 organizations accept IELTS, but PTE is accepted by around 1000 organizations, preferably in Australia.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
In IELTS, you can skip the questions and come back later to answer them, whereas, in PTE, it is not possible. You have to answer the current to move forward.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
IELTS result comes in 13 days for paper-based and 3-5 days for computer-based. On the other hand, the PTE result takes only 5 days to be declared.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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