IELTS OR PTE, which one is better? Differences and Similarities!

IELTS OR PTE, which one is better? Differences and Similarities!

Studying abroad is one of the dreams youth want to fulfill. There brainstorm their mind to prepare and execute it. English proficiency is the first step they are to take. Without English proficiency they cannot start the journey of studying and working in abroad. Here we are going to discuss about two highly renowned examinations taken by most of the studying abroad aspirants. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Pearson Test of English (PTE) are two popular English Proficiency Tests widely accepted by educational institutions in Canada, Australia, UK, NZ and European countries. IELTS and PTE both have some similarities and differences that we will talk about in this post.

Similarities:-

IELTS and PTE both tests are valid for two years. Once you appear in the examination whatever score you achieve is valid up to two years.

There are some rumors that PTE is not accepted by some English speaking countries. It is not true. PTE is widely accepted by schools, colleges and universities in all English Speaking and European nations.

Both exams are for English proficiency testing the four skills of students such as Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening.

Differences

IELTS is papers based test. Students are given pencil and papers to execute it.  While PTE is totally computer based test very less human interference.

IELTS allows you choose what questions to do first for example in writing it is up to students what writing tasks to attempt first. In PTE is you are to attempt the sections and questions you are serviced with. You don’t have any choice to make.

IELTS exam is conducted in two days. There modules are same day and speaking can be conducted two days prior or later to Writing, Reading and Listening. PTE is done same day. PTE covers all four modules same day.

In IELTS, Speaking test is one to one interaction. There is an interviewer who asks you questions and you have to respond. There are three parts of speaking test and it may last 11 to 20 minutes. In PTE you have to record your speaking in microphone later it is assessed and you are given the grades according to your proficiency.

PTE provides your results in points or grades from 0-90. And IELTS is known to give you bands from 0-9.

The result of IELTS is out on 13^th day but PTE does it in 5-6 working days. Some time it can be 24 hours only.

There is no negative marking in IELTS but in PTE there are some questions come under negative marking.

Though there are same four modules in IELTS and PTE but there are some differences in questions.

IELTS listening lasts for 40 minutes. 30 minutes recording and 10 minutes for writing and transferring your answer to answer sheet. PTE listening lasts from 45- 52 minutes

IELTS reading has 3 passages and 40 questions and students have 60 minutes for it. PTE Reading lasts 32- 40 minutes.

IELTS writing has two tasks known as writing task 1 and task 2. Task one is for graph, pie chart and map and in task 2 you have to write an essay. In PTE, you will have a passage on your computer screen and you have to write the summary of it with in 2 lines. Second is similar to IELTS task 2.

These are some of the differences we have shared with you. You may be confused which is best for you.

Taking PTE or IELTS depends on your computer skills. If you feel comfortable working on computer you should go for PTE. If you are uncomfortable with computer you should take paper based test.

There are rumors that PTE is easier than IELTS it is not true. Both exams test your skills. If you have hone your skills well than both are for you.

We are IELTS PTE Mentor committed to help you prepare for both exams so you can score high and fulfill your dreams. We request you please comment your questions and confusions below so we can help you better.