what is the difference between TOEFL and IELTS ?

IELTS IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test that measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work in environments where English is used as a language of communication. An easy-to-use 9-band scale clearly identifies proficiency level, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). This test is mainly available for three reasons- 1. Study, 2.Migration and 3. Work TOEFL TOEFL stands for Test Of English As Foreign Language. The TOEFL iBT® test, administered via the Internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country. In addition to the test, the ETS TOEFL® Program provides tools and guides to help you prepare for the test and improve your English-language skills.

Both TOEFL and IELTS serve as the most accepted English Language tests. The difference between them is that TOEFL lasts for 4 hours, while IELTS lasts for 2 hours and 45 minutes. The TOEFL tests can be taken on more than 4500 worldwide locations, wile IELTS only 900. The last difference is the scoring system. TOEFL has a scale from 0 to 120, and IELTS has 9 levels with scores. The price is almost the same, around 200 USD, but TOEFL is cheaper in some places around the world.