Students who study abroad get the opportunity to take a class that may
not be offered in India. The experiences students have while studying abroad
ignites their interest in academic pursuits, and they return home with an added Vigor
toward their coursework. Students get a more well-rounded education that better prepares
them for this increasingly global world. When a student studies abroad, he or she will
make lifetime friendships with fellow American classmates as well as with native
students. The memories and friendships made could last forever and could open the
student up to a global network of job prospects and connections. Living and studying
overseas fosters a sense of teamwork -- as the group travels together, they experience
the challenges of a multicultural situation together. They also learn to become
dependent, proactive, and can provide and solicit help.
If your native
language isn't English, you'll almost always be required to take an English
language proficiency test as part of your application to study
abroad at an English-speaking university. The two most accepted English language tests
worldwide are the International English Language Test System and Test of English as a
Foreign Language. Whilst both accurately test your level of English, the two tests
differ in their approach, structure, and teaching criteria, so you should carefully
choose your test as per your university requirement.
An Introduction to TOEFL and IELTS
Test of English Language as a Foreign Language, or popularly known as TOEFL,
measures the examinees' ability to use and understand English at the university level.
It scales how well one can combine the Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing skills
to perform academic tasks. The TOEFL iBT has more than 50 test dates per year. TOEFL
scores are accepted in more than 9,000 colleges, agencies, and other institutions in
over 130 countries. You can retake the test as many times as you wish, but you cannot
take it more than once in a 12-day period. If you already have a test appointment, you
cannot register for another test date that is within 12 days of your existing
appointment. In India, the registration fee is $170
IELTS
or the International English Language Testing System is a standardized English Language
Proficiency Test jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge
English Language Assessment. IELTS score is accepted as evidence of English language
proficiency by over 8,000 organisations globally. The test is conducted at more than 900
test centres and locations across more than 130 countries. The registration fee is INR
11,100
General Differences Between IELTS and TOEFL
The TOEFL and the IELTS both TOEFL exam questions are almost entirely
multiple choice, whereas IELTS requires you to respond to a range of different question
types such as short answer, fill in the blanks and short essay tasks. The IELTS is
shorter than the TOEFL exam, taking approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, whereas the
TOEFL takes 4 hours to complete
There is only one type of TOEFL exam that is done entirely on the computer, whereas
there are two types of IELTS that are both completed on paper, the Academic IELTS exam
for students, who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies, and the General
Training exam for candidates who wish to meet immigration and occupational requirements.
IELTS both TOEFL Scoring
The speaking and writing sections of the TOEFL are graded based on how
they appear as a whole, which includes your range of vocabulary, writing style and
grammar. Those of the IELTS are based on separate grades of individual criteria such as
your use of logic, cohesion, grammar and fluency.
The IELTS is graded on a band system from 1-9, with your overall score being an average
of your separate scores in all four tests. Institutions considering your application are
advised to look at both the overall band score and the bands for each component in order
to determine whether you have the language skills needed for a particular course of
study. TOEFL is a single test that is graded out of 120, with each of the four sections
scored out of 30.
Edwise Overseas Education Consultant
We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student
irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of
experienced professionals will provide you individual attention and exceptional guidance
throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course
selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships.
We also host University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services
are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining
strong networks with over 725
universities in 16
countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest
educational establishments worldwide.
Start your education overseas with valuable information on everything you need to know
about studying abroad from study permits, temporary resident visas and how much it
costs, to finding the best suited program for you.
Do visit your nearest Edwise branch & choose your university carefully under our expert
guidance and ensure that you have all your paperwork in order. Once you apply, and the
wait is over, you can really begin to look forward to not only studying in a beautiful
and vibrant country, but also to a life experience quite like no other.
