🌍 International English Proficiency Tests
1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Organized by: British Council, IDP, and Cambridge Assessment English
Versions: Academic and General Training
Recognition: Accepted by most universities and immigration authorities in the UK, Australia, Canada, Europe, and many U.S. institutions.
2. TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-Based Test)
Organized by: ETS (Educational Testing Service)
Format: Computer-based
Recognition: Widely accepted in the United States, Canada, and many international universities.
3. Cambridge English Qualifications
Organized by: Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Levels:
B2 First (FCE)
C1 Advanced (CAE)
C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Validity: These certificates have no expiration date and are recognized worldwide.
4. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic)
Organized by: Pearson Education
Format: Computer-based
Recognition: Accepted by universities and governments in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. Considered equivalent to IELTS and TOEFL.
5. Duolingo English Test (DET)
Organized by: Duolingo
Format: Fully online, can be taken from home
Recognition: Accepted by thousands of universities, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. OET (Occupational English Test)
Organized by: Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment
Purpose: Designed for healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.)
Recognition: Accepted in the UK, Australia, Ireland, and several other countries for medical registration.
✅ Summary
Test Organizer Format Main Recognition Areas Validity
IELTS British Council, IDP, Cambridge Paper / Computer UK, Canada, Australia, Europe 2 years
TOEFL iBT ETS Computer USA, Canada, worldwide 2 years
Cambridge Exams Cambridge University Paper / Computer Worldwide No expiry
PTE Academic Pearson Computer UK, Australia, New Zealand 2 years
Duolingo English Test Duolingo Online Worldwide (varies by institution) 2 years
OET Cambridge Boxhill Paper / Computer Medical sector (UK, AUS, etc.) 2 years
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