IELTS, PTE and OET are all accepted for many purposes, but not for every one. The right test depends on who will read your result, which versions they accept, how you prefer to take a test and which skills are your strongest.
These articles compare the tests and their versions for visas, registration and study, so you can check acceptance first and then choose the format that suits you.
IELTS or PTE for Australia PR? IELTS asks one band in every skill, PTE a different score per skill. Compare both and pick the test that suits your weak skill.
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OET or IELTS for nurses? The UK NMC and New Zealand's Nursing Council set matching levels, so choose by format. Compare both tests before you book.
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Is PTE Core accepted in Australia for your visa? Home Affairs’ list says no, and PTE Academic is the Pearson test it actually accepts.
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IELTS Academic vs General Training: the real difference, and which one your visa, university or registration body actually requires.
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PTE Core vs IELTS General for Express Entry: both count, but the formats differ. Compare speaking, writing, timing and CLB 7 scores before you book.
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PTE Academic vs PTE Core: which one Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK accept, how format and scores differ, and how to choose before you pay.
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