Test Comparison Tool

Compare English Proficiency Tests

Pick any two tests and see a live side-by-side breakdown — cost, results time, difficulty, and exactly which visa and migration routes accept each one.

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IELTS Academic

PTE Academic

Format
Paper or computer-based
Fully computer-based
Duration
2 hrs 45 mins
~2 hours
Sections
Listening · Reading · Writing · Speaking
Speaking & Writing · Reading · Listening (integrated)
Speaking with
Human examiner
AI / computer
Approx. cost
~£220 UK / ₹17,000 India
~£195 UK / ₹15,900 India
Results time
3–5 days (online) / 13 days (paper)
Usually within 5 business days
Score validity
2 years
2 years
Relative difficulty
Higher
Medium
Recognition
UK Visa
Accepted
Accepted
Canada PR / Immigration
Accepted
Not accepted
Australia PR / Migration
Accepted
Accepted
New Zealand
Accepted
Accepted
University Study
Accepted
Accepted
Work / Professional
Accepted
Accepted
Summary
Best for
University admission, Australia/NZ migration, professional registration
Australia & NZ migration; students who prefer AI scoring and faster results

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