IELTS or TOEFL: HOW TO CHOOSE

it's important to first make sure ALL of the universities you're applying to accept the test you end up taking (TOEFL or IELTS). Once you know that, here are some questions to ask yourself to help you decide which test will be easier for you:

Answer the following questions with a simple “yes” or “no.”

✳️ I am comfortable with computers. YES/NO
✳️ I am comfortable speaking extemporaneously into a microphone. YES/NO
✳️ can type quickly. YES/NO
✳️ I prefer standard American English. YES/NO
✳️ I am good at answering multiple-choice questions. YES/NO
✳️ It is easy for me to take notes from a recording. YES/NO
✳️ The authentic English sources I read/listen to/watch are usually intended to inform rather than entertain. YES/NO

If you answered YES to most of these questions, the TOEFL is probably the best fit for your skill set.

✳️ I am comfortable having a detailed interview in-person. YES/NO
✳️ I have legible English handwriting. YES/NO
✳️ I can understand a variety of dialects of English. YES/NO
✳️ I prefer tests with many question types, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and flowcharts. YES/NO
✳️ I feel most comfortable discussing non-academic topics in English. YES/NO
✳️ The authentic English sources that I read/listen to/watch are usually made to entertain. YES/NO

If you answered YES to most of these questions, then you might find the IELTS to be more up your alley.