The Diferences Between TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC
TOEFL : Otherwise known as the Test of English as a Foreign Language,
this exam is currently the most common fo non-native English speakers. The
TOELF is often a requirement at most colleges and inuversities in the U.S, Canada
and other English –speaking countries. In addition, government agencies,
licensing bodies, businesses or scholarship programs migght also require the
TOEFL. At this present time, an individual’s TOEFL score is valid for two years
and the subject fo re-evaluation after thetwo-year period.
The TOEFL itself was first administered in 1964 and has been taken by
more than 23 million students since then. There are two most common forms of
the test, the Internet-based Test (iBT)
and paper-based (PBT). The
iBT test is comprised of four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking &
Writing. The PBT is made up of four sections, as well: Listening,
Structure & Written Expression, Reading Comprehension & Writing. The iBT has a total of 120 points,
whereas the PBT ranges between 310-667 points.
IELTS : Otherwise known as the International
English Language Testing System, the IELTS is administered by the University of
Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council & IDP
Education. There are two primary versions of the IELTS: the academic
version & the general training version. Basically, the academic
version is meant for students who want to enroll in universities and other
higher education institutions, as well as for medical professions, such as
doctors or nurses who need to work or study in an English-speaking country. The
general training version is meant for those looking to gain work experience or
for purely immigration purposes.
Similar to the TOEFL, an IELTS score is valid
for two years. While both the academic version and the general version
differ in terms of content, their structure is the same, dividing the test into
three parts: Listening (40 minutes), Reading (60 minutes) and Writing (60
minutes). A brand is given along with a score, ranging form the high score
of an “Expert User” to the lowest score of the “Non User.” The top three
countries the test is administered in are China, India and Pakistan.
IELTS Scoring Detail
The IELTS Academic and General Training Test results
are reported using the same nine-band scale.
Overall Band Score
The overall band score is the average of the
four component scores, rounded to the nearnest whole of half band. The component
scores are weighted equally
Listening
|
Reading
|
Writing
|
Speaking
|
Average of four components
(total of the four individual component scores divided by four) |
Band score
|
|
Test
taker A
|
6.5
|
6.5
|
5
|
7
|
6.25
|
6.5
|
Test taker
B
|
4.0
|
3.5
|
4.0
|
4.0
|
3.875
|
4.0
|
Test taker
C
|
6.5
|
6.5
|
5.5
|
6.0
|
6.125
|
6.0
|
If the average of the four
components ends in .25, the Overall Band Score is rounded up to the next half
band, and if it ends in .75, the Overall Band Score is rounded up to the next
whole band.
Component Band Scores
Listening
The IELTS Listening test contains 40 questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS nine-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.
Reading
The IELTS Reading test contains 40 questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS nine-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.
The Academic and General Training Reading tests are graded on the same scale. The distinction between the two tests is one of genre or text type. However, Academic Reading tests may contain texts which feature more difficult vocabulary or greater complexity of style. It is usual that a greater number of questions must be answered correctly on a General Training Reading test to secure a given band score.
The tables below indicate the average number of marks required to achieve a particular band score in Listening, Academic Reading and General Training Reading.
The IELTS Listening test contains 40 questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS nine-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.
Reading
The IELTS Reading test contains 40 questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS nine-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.
The Academic and General Training Reading tests are graded on the same scale. The distinction between the two tests is one of genre or text type. However, Academic Reading tests may contain texts which feature more difficult vocabulary or greater complexity of style. It is usual that a greater number of questions must be answered correctly on a General Training Reading test to secure a given band score.
The tables below indicate the average number of marks required to achieve a particular band score in Listening, Academic Reading and General Training Reading.
Listening
|
Academic Reading
|
General Training Reading
|
|||||
Band score
|
Raw score out of 40
|
Band score
|
Raw score out of 40
|
Band score
|
Raw score out of 40
|
||
5
|
16
|
5
|
15
|
4
|
15
|
||
6
|
23
|
6
|
23
|
5
|
23
|
||
7
|
30
|
7
|
30
|
6
|
30
|
||
8
|
35
|
8
|
35
|
7
|
34
|
||
Writing
Examiners use assessment criteria
to award a band score for each of the four criteria:
- Task Achievement (for Task 1), Task Response (for Task 2)
- Coherence and Cohesion
- Lexical Resource
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy
The criteria are weighted equally and the score on the
task is the average.
Speaking
Examiners use assessment criteria to award a band score for each of the four criteria:
Speaking
Examiners use assessment criteria to award a band score for each of the four criteria:
- Fluency and Coherence
- Lexical Resource
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy
- Pronunciation
The criteria are weighted equally and the
Speaking band score is the average.
TOEIC : The TOEIC is an acronym for the Test
of English for International Communication. As quoted from the TOEIC website:
“The TOEIC is an English language test designed specifically to measure the
everyday English skills of people working in an international
environment.” The point system ranges from 10 to 990 points and the test
itself is two hours in length, multiple choice, testing listening comprehension
and reading comprehension.
The TOEIC gives certificates to those who
take the test, with different colors differentiating the range of advanced
skills. In 2006 a new TOEIC was released with longer reading passages and also
British, Australian and New Zealand English-speakers, whereas the previous test
only featured American speakers.
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test
The TOEIC Listening & Reading Test is a
two-hour multiple-choice test consisting of 200 questions evenly divided into listening comprehension and reading comprehension.
Each candidate receives independent scores for listening and reading
comprehension on a scale from 5 to 495 points. The total score adds up to a
scale from 10 to 990 points. The TOEIC certificate exists in five colors,
corresponding to achieved results
TOEIC Speaking and Writing Test
The TOEIC Speaking & Writing Test was
introduced in 2006. Test takers receive separate scores for each of the two
tests, or can take the Speaking test without taking the Writing test. The
Speaking test assesses pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and fluency, while
the Writing test examines vocabulary, grammar, and overall coherence and
organization. The tests are designed to reflect actual English usage in the
workplace, though they do not require any knowledge of specialized business
terms. The TOEIC Speaking Test takes approximately 20 minutes to complete; the
TOEIC writing test lasts approximately 60 minutes. Each test has a score range
between 0-200, with test takers grouped into eight proficiency levels.
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