Which Test Should I Take?
IELTS vs TOEFL vs PTE vs Duolingo
The right test is the one your university and visa route accept — and the one where you perform best.
| IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Listening, Reading, Writing + face-to-face Speaking | Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing | Computer-based integrated tasks | Online adaptive test + video interview |
| Score scale | Band 0–9 | 0–120 (updated 1–6 scale introduced) | 10–90 | 10–160 |
| Length | About 2 h 45 min | Around 2 hours or less | About 2 hours | About 1 hour |
| Where | Test centre | Test centre or at home | Test centre | At home |
| Speaking with | A human examiner | Recorded responses | Recorded, computer-scored | Recorded responses |
Quick Guide
Match the test to you
By Destination
Which tests do our destinations accept?
Based on the language requirements for each destination. Acceptance always depends on the university and program.
| Destination | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Italy | ||||
 Germany | ||||
 South Korea | ||||
 Romania | ||||
 New Zealand | ||||
 Spain | ||||
 Switzerland | ||||
 Hungary | ||||
 Türkiye | ||||
 China | ||||
 Greece | ||||
 France | ||||
 Finland | ||||
 Norway | ||||
 Belgium | ||||
 Luxembourg | ||||
 Netherlands | ||||
 Austria |
A dash means the test was not mentioned for that destination — some universities may still accept it. We confirm acceptance for your chosen university.
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