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Which English test should I take?

IELTS vs TOEFL vs PTE vs Duolingo — 5 questions about destination, budget, and timeline. We score each option and tell you which to take, with the reasoning.

Where are you applying?
Test budget?
How fast do you need results?
Test format preference?
Will this score be used for a visa application?

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are TOEFL and IELTS interchangeable?
For admissions, most programs accept either. But UK Visa & Immigration only accepts IELTS UKVI for Tier 4 visas, and IRCC (Canada) only accepts IELTS or CELPIP. Always pick the test the visa authority — not just the school — accepts.
Why is Duolingo cheaper?
DET is fully online and AI-scored, so Duolingo skips the test-centre and human-rater overhead. The downside: not every visa authority accepts it, and some grad programs cap DET scores 5–10 points below comparable IELTS bands.
What if I'm applying to multiple countries?
Pick whichever is universally accepted across all your destinations. IELTS Academic is the safest choice — accepted by UK, Canada, Australia, US, and most EU countries.