Ielts ibt

I want to pursue higher studies from abroad and for this want details about the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of TOEFL IBT. Can you provide me basic details about both the exams also provide TOEFL iBT Total Score and IELTS Score comparison?

[shikha]

About IELTS

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.

IELTS is required for entry to university in the UK and other countries.

About TOEFL:

TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language, and is taken by English learners as a measure of English proficiency, for example to gain acceptance into higher education in English speaking countries.

TOEFL iBT Total Score and IELTS Score comparison:

TOEFL Score IELTS Band

0–31 0–4
32–34 4.5
35–45 5
46–59* 5.5
60–78* 6
79–93* 6.5
94–101* 7
102–109* 7.5
110–114 8
115–117 8.5
118–120 9

TOEFL Pattern:

Order Section Time Limit Questions Tasks
1 Reading 60–80 minutes 36–56 questions Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.
2 Listening 60–90 minutes 34–51 questions Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.
Break 10 minutes — —
3 Speaking 20 minutes 6 tasks Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.
4 Writing 50 minutes 2 tasks Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.
Total: 3 hours, 20 min - 4 hours, 10 min (break included)

IELTS Test pattern:

IELTS Test Component Duration Brief Description
Listening 30 minutes 4 sections, 40 items
Reading 60 minutes 3 sections, 40 items
Writing 60 minutes 2 tasks
Speaking 11-14 minutes 3 part one-on-one conversation