Test Prep: IELTS & TOEFL

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a British English based placement test that measures English proficiency for non-native speakers.

• The exam is taken in-person
• The exam contains four components
  • Reading - 60 minutes
  • Listening - 30 minutes
  • Speaking - 11-14 minutes
    • The speaking portion is in-person 
  • Writing - 60 minutes
    • The writing portion is hand-written

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an American English based placement test that measures English proficiency for non-native speakers.

• The exam is online and is taken on a computer at ETS-authorized test centers
• The exam contains four components
  • Reading - 60-80 minutes
  • Listening - 60-90 minutes
  • Speaking - 20 minutes
    • The speaking portion is through the computer
  • Writing - 50 minutes 
    • The writing portion is typed