English Language Proficiency Tests

Most English speaking countries require prospective students or migrants to that country to have a specified standards of the English. This english standard is mostly evaluated through some of the major testing process like IELTS , TOEFL , PTE , Cambridge etc. They assess once abilities in reading, listening, speaking and writing standards in English.

These skills are tested through various English Language Proficiency Tests (ELP).

The most popular and widely accepted amongst these tests are:

• Pearson’s Test of English: (PTE)
• International English Language Testing systems: (IELTS)
• Test of English as Foreign Language: (TOEFL)
• Cambridge
• Occupation English test( OET) ( mainly taken by medical professionals)

Different countries accept different standard test procedures in evaluating the student english abilties.

Countries	IELTS	TOEFL	PTE	Cambridge
Australia	Accepts	Accepts	Accepts	Accepts
New Zealand	Accepts	Accepts	Accepts	Does not Accept
Canada	Accepts	Accepts	Does not Accept	Does not Accept
Europe	Accepts	Accepts	Does not Accept	Does not Accept
UK	Accepts	Accepts	Accepts	Accepts

The score comparison between IELTS , TOEFL , PTE Academic , OET and cambridge are as bellow

English Language proficiency level	Test component	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	PTE Academic	OET	Cambridge
Vocational	Listening	5	4	36	D
Reading	5	4	36	D
Writing	5	14	36	D
Speaking	5	14	36	D
Competent	Listening	6	12	50	C	0 points
Reading	6	13	50	C
Writing	6	21	50	C
Speaking	6	18	50	C
Proficient (for points tested Skilled visas)	Listening	7	24	65	B	10 points
Reading	7	24	65	B
Writing	7	27	65	B
Speaking	7	23	65	B
Superior (for points tested Skilled visas)	Listening	8	28	79	A	20 points
Reading	8	29	79	A
Writing	8	30	79	A
Speaking	8	26	65	A