Which English test do you need?
Answer two questions and see which test usually fits your goal: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or TOEIC.
The right English test depends on who is asking for the score. A university, an embassy and an employer often want different tests, and taking the wrong one costs money and weeks. Start here, then confirm with whoever asked.
For university in Australia, IELTS Academic and PTE Academic are both widely accepted. Pick the one whose format suits you better.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
A computer-based test that is widely accepted for study and visas in Australia and New Zealand.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For university in the United Kingdom, IELTS Academic is the usual choice. If your university asks for a UKVI test, book IELTS for UKVI.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For college or university in Canada, IELTS Academic is the most common requirement, and many schools also accept TOEFL iBT.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
The test most universities in the United States ask for, and one that many schools elsewhere accept too.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For college or university in the United States, TOEFL iBT is the usual choice, and many schools also accept IELTS Academic.
The test most universities in the United States ask for, and one that many schools elsewhere accept too.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For university in New Zealand, IELTS Academic is the usual choice, and PTE Academic is widely accepted too.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
A computer-based test that is widely accepted for study and visas in Australia and New Zealand.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
IELTS Academic is the most widely accepted test for studying abroad. Check what your school asks for before you book.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For Australian visas, IELTS and PTE Academic are both accepted. Check the score your visa type needs.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
A computer-based test that is widely accepted for study and visas in Australia and New Zealand.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For UK visas you need an approved test, and IELTS for UKVI is the usual one. It is the same IELTS, booked as the UKVI version.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For moving to Canada, IELTS General Training is the most common choice for immigration programs.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
Most US visas do not ask for an English test. If a school or employer asks for one, TOEFL iBT is the usual choice.
The test most universities in the United States ask for, and one that many schools elsewhere accept too.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For New Zealand visas, IELTS is the usual choice. Check whether your visa asks for the Academic or the General Training version.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For work and migration, IELTS General Training is the most widely accepted test. Check with the embassy before you book.
The most widely accepted English test for study and migration. Academic is for university, General Training is for work and migration.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
For a job or a promotion, TOEIC is the test many employers ask for, especially in Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
The workplace English test that many employers use for hiring and promotion, especially in Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
If nobody has asked you for a score, you may not need an exam at all. Start with our free level test.
No exam needed yet. Our free 25-question level test shows which band you are in, in about five minutes.
The workplace English test that many employers use for hiring and promotion, especially in Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
Requirements differ by school, employer and visa type, and they change. Always check the exact test and score with whoever asked for it before you book.
The usual test for each goal
| Your goal | The usual test |
|---|---|
| University in Australia or New Zealand | IELTS Academic or PTE Academic |
| University in the United Kingdom | IELTS Academic, or IELTS for UKVI if asked |
| College or university in Canada | IELTS Academic |
| College or university in the United States | TOEFL iBT |
| A visa for Australia | IELTS or PTE Academic |
| A visa for the United Kingdom | IELTS for UKVI |
| Moving to Canada | IELTS General Training |
| A job or a promotion | TOEIC |
| Only to know your level | Our free level test |
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