IELTS & TOEFLEXAMS

Trying to gain perspective on the countlessnumber of English certificates is not an easy task .The biggest challenge encountered when trying toobtain an English certificate is the uncertainty ofwhich one to take . There are a considerablenumber of certificates to choose from. In fact, eachone has its own special function and a few arerecognised by institutions or employers.That is whyit is crucial to clarify.

Introduction

IELTSThe IELTS (International English

language testing system) is amulti- level exam designed to

assess you on your ability to useEnglish in a work or study setting.

The IELTS is recognised byuniversities & work agencies in

New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, UKand Canada. There are two types of

IELTS exams:

Academic The academic is a technical type

of exam. It is recommended to

those who are interested in

attending a British university or

taking part in a master's degree

or PHD programme.

General trainingThe General is suitable for

those who want to attend a

school (not university) or work

abroad or for those who want

to emigrate to Australia, New

Zealand or the UK.

WHAT IS IELTS?InformationThe IELTS is a multi-level exam which

consists of four sections. The score

ranges from 1 to 9. Most universities

require a 6 or 7 (equivalent B2/C1).

Depending on whether you have

chosen the Academic or General:

reading and writing are more difficult

on the Academic, since the candidate

must be capable of producing a level

suitable for university. Unlike the

Cambridge exams, the IELTS has an

expiry date after two years.

Reading

Listening

Speaking

60 minutes

30 minutes

11-14 minutes

Writing 60 minutes

You can find out more about the IELTS test here :https://www.examenglish.com/IELTS/index.html

There are four sections

WHEN IS THE IELTS NECESSARY?

Primary schoolteachers Primary school teachers

in Switzerland are

required to have a CAE

certificate OR an IELTS

band 7.

Visa application For those who are

thinking of emigrating

to New Zealand or

Australia, an IELTS

certificate is required (

at least a band 6)

Britishuniversity Anyone who is

interested in studying at

a British university, will

be asked to have an

IELTS certifcate.

Intensive study, time managementand knowledge of the exam is

required when preparing for theIELTS. It is advisable to practise agreat deal with exam papers and

build up vocabulary, in order to besuccessful.

HOW TOPREPARE FOR

THE IELTS

TOEFLWhen is theTOEFLnecessary?

The TOEFL is a multiple choiceEnglish exam designed to assess yourEnglish for a university setting. There

are four sections that areacademically proven to assess yourEnglish ability : reading, listening,

speaking & writing.

American universityFor those who are interested

in studying at an American

university will mostly likely

be asked to verify that they

have the TOEFL certificate.

Computer- based: TOEFL is commonlytaken on a PC. This is something to befully aware of before taking the exam.

WHAT IS TOEFL?InformationThe TOEFL is only valid for 2 years . It

is recognised by over 9,000

institutions worldwide.Students

receive a score ranging from 0 to 30

in each section. Students receive an

overall score ranging from 0 to 120

for the entire test.It is, therefore,

essential to check the minimum

score that you need for university

requirements.

Reading

Listening

Speaking

60-80 minutes

60-90 minutes

20 minutes

Writing 50 minutes