Which test is simple PTE OR IELTS?

PTE and IELTS tests are conducted for those candidates who wish to study or work abroad. It is held for the candidates belonging to the non-English speaking countries. English language proficiency is examined using various parameters by them. Choice between PTE and IELTS depends upon the candidates need as it is based on the country they want to work or study. Besides that one question always ponders into the minds of the aspirants about the difficulty level of these tests before appearing in it. Let us discuss some significant differences between them so that we can understand the both tests better before making any conclusion or decision about them.

Significant differences between PTE and IELTS

1.   PTE is a computer-based test where as IELTS is paper-based. Therefore, you need to record your voice and type your answers in PTE.

2.   IELTS has a speaking examiner and a writer examiner but PTE test assessment is done by smart software.

3.   IELTS assess the skills separately, such as listening skill and it is assessed by giving a listening based task only. In PTE, there are various questions which are a combination of two skills such as reading and writing task to access more of reading than writing, then listening and speaking to access speaking skills.

4.   IELTS access the language proficiency through reading, listening, speaking and writing tasks where as PTE examines enabling skills such as grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, written discourse.

5.      In IELTS, one does not have any choice of time to take the test as the tests are held in the morning schedule and only on week days. Candidates appearing in PTE can take test at any time of the day as it is open for morning, noon or evening on all seven days of the week.

6.      IELTS is applicable to 140 countries around the world as this test is valid for job and study where as PTE is applicable only for 50 countries.

7.      IELTS has different types of questions in every test where as PTE has set of 20 different question types and each one of these types are asked in the test.

8.   IELTS timings are fixed but PTE Test timings vary from 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

After looking into the differences between IELTS and PTE, let’s write down the final conclusion: -

Before coming to any conclusions, we should reiterate that both these exams are designed, revised and assessed by English Language experts to judge proficiency of candidates through various types of exams. To be precise, there is no accurate answer to the question- Which test is simpler or tougher between IELTS or PTE?

The perception will vary from person to person. For instance, there might be few students who have difficulty in switching from one test to another while some may find typing in English to be too tough. If you are not good in typing then PTE exam will be tougher for you. On the other hand, if you are nervous in speaking to examiner then IELTS exam will be more stressful for you. In PTE exam, the listening skills are assessed by computer but on exam day there might be other people in the room and this can be distractive to you, as every candidate starts with the speaking part of the test.

The biggest advantage of PTE test is that it is conducted in the morning, noon, and evening schedules. So, it would be helpful for those who are lazy or careless enough to reach examination hall in time. IELTS test is held in morning schedules and is conducted only on week days.  In market, there is plenty study material available for IELTS test but PTE is a newly established test with limited study material. Likewise, there are various coaching institutes for the preparation of IELTS test while there are just handful PTE COACHING CLASSES IN JALANDHAR who are proficient in the preparation of PTE test. So, it makes the preparation of PTE test tougher than IELTS test. Hence, the choice between IELTS and PTE test should be made by aspirant’s choice, target, strengths and weakness and above all the reasons behind attempting these English proficiency exams. You first find the reasons and target properly and then make a wise decision between attempting these two tests.

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