PTE vs IELTS – Why PTE is fast becoming the Student’s Choice:  

PTE and IELTS have been the most popular English proficiency tests for students who aspire to obtain a globally recognized degree from quality universities abroad. IELTS, being the older of the two, is slightly more recognized, especially in European countries. This is possibly the only benefit to a student who picks IELTS over the PTE Test of English.

Having said this, PTE Academic has gained immense recognition from the time of its inception. 6000 organizations readily accepted PTE scores as soon as it came into being. It is also accepted by the UK and Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship for visa applications. Its popularity has reached all corners of the globe and is predicted to overtake all other English tests in the near future.

The most significant difference between the two is the scoring pattern. IELTS is based on a scoring scale of 1-9, while PTE’s scale ranges from 10-90. Apart from the obvious, PTE Academic is definitely more student friendly. The speaking section in PTE is recorded and assessed by a machine. This eliminates the anxiety experienced by students when they are asked to speak in the presence a personal examiner, with a recording device placed in plain sight. Therefore, it is a popular notion that PTE’s speaking section is much easier than IELTS.

Another, very obvious benefit to students is the monetary aspect. English proficiency tests are very expensive. IELTS costs Rs. 11,100, with a result delivery time of 2 weeks. PTE Academic India, in comparision costs Rs. 10,990 and issues results within 5 working days. This is the era of technology and Pearson’s Test of English has fully embraced it, hence, transforming the English proficiency testing department.

Students can receive an added benefit by purchasing PTE vouchers from their nearest AECC Global office. On doing so, you will obtain a 10% discount on the present market price. This will bring the price down to Rs. 9,810. With this relatively cheap price, faster turnaround time for results and simpler testing system, a student’s pick is quite obvious. The Pearson’s Test of English is definitely the way forward!