IELTS – International English Language Testing System

• Purpose: Required for academic admissions and immigration to countries like the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
• Formats: Academic / General Training
• Scoring: 0–9 Bands
• Validity: 2 years
• Offered: Multiple dates each month

TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language

• Purpose: Widely accepted for academic admissions in the USA, Canada, and parts of Europe.
• Sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing
• Format: Internet-based (TOEFL iBT)
• Scoring: 0–120
• Validity: 2 years

PTE – Pearson Test of English (Academic)

• Purpose: Accepted in Australia, UK, Canada, and New Zealand.
• Sections: Speaking & Writing, Reading, Listening
• Scoring: 10–90 (AI evaluated)
• Advantages: Quick results, computer-based test
• Validity: 2 years

Academic Aptitude Exams

SAT – Scholastic Assessment Test

• Purpose: Required for undergraduate admissions primarily in the USA and also accepted by global institutions.
• Sections: Reading & Writing, Math
• Scoring: 400–1600
• Mode: Digital SAT (new format)
• Validity: 5 years

GRE – Graduate Record Examination

• Purpose: Required for MS, MA, and PhD programs globally.
• Sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing
• Scoring: 260–340 (plus 0–6 in AWA)
• Mode: Computer-based, year-round testing
• Validity: 5 years

GMAT – Graduate Management Admission Test

• Purpose: For MBA and other business-related master’s programs.
• Sections: Quantitative, Verbal, Data Insights (GMAT Focus Edition)
• Scoring: 205–805
• Accepted by: Business schools worldwide
• Validity: 5 years