Is PTE Easier Than IELTS?

Both IELTS and PTE exams are English Language proficiency tests, which are conducted to evaluate candidates’ English language skills in four different sections, which are – Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening. But there are a lot of differences between IELTS and PTE exams, because of which some very popular questions arise like – what is the difference between IELTS and PTE, is PTE easier than IELTS, etc. Candidates appearing for any of these tests must know the differences and the difficulty variations between these exams. Let’s explore this article to know which is easier IELTS or PTE?

Exam Name	PTE	IELTS
Full Form	Pearson Test of English	International English Language Testing System
Conducting Body	Pearson PLC Group	The British Council IDP IELTS Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Time Duration	3 Hours	3 Hours
Application Fee	INR 15,900	INR 15,500
Sections	Reading Speaking and Writing Listening	Listening Reading Speaking Writing
Official Website	https://www.pearsonpte.com/	https://www.ielts.org/

Differences Between PTE and IELTS

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are quite popular language efficiency tests among students who are looking to pursue their higher education at institutions/ universities abroad. But there are several major differences between the IELTS and PTE exams, which are highlighted in the table below.

PTE	IELTS
The PTE exam is conducted only in an online computed-based mode.	The IELTS exam has options like offline pen and paper-based and online computer-based, which are conducted in different slots.
The PTE exam consists of three sections – Reading, Speaking and Writing, and Listening.	The IELTS exam consists of four different sections – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
In the PTE exam, candidates have to speak to a computer for the Speaking and Writing section.	In the IELTS exam, the Speaking section is done in a face-to-face talk with the examiner.
The PTE exam gives more emphasis on the Speaking and Writing section.	All the Sections in the IELTS exam are given equal preference.

Difference Between PTE and IELTS Exam Patterns

For a better understanding of the difference between PTE and IELTS exam patterns, we have created a table which highlights the PTE and IELTS exam patterns.

Particulars	PTE	IELTS
Exam Duration	3 hours (approx.)	2 hours 15 minutes
Total Sections	3	4
Scoring	Out of 100	Out of 10
Number of Questions	20	40

Is PTE Easier Than IELTS?

Looking at the number of similarities and differences between the PTE and the IELTS exams, one major question often gets asked – whether PTE is easier than IELTS. Candidates preparing for any of the above exams must know all the information regarding these exams.

• Both exams have a time duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). But the PTE exam gives more time to the Speaking and Writing section, as this section focuses on two different skills of candidates, Speaking and Writing.
• The major difference between these exams, i.e., their exam pattern and exam mode, is highlighted as why some consider the PTE easier than the IELTS.
• A majority of candidates who have appeared in both exams think that the writing section under the PTE is less challenging when compared to the IELTS.
• A lot of candidates who had previously appeared in both these exams believe that in the PTE exam, they have scored better than the IELTS. This opinion is only half true and is based on the fact that these candidates have previously given the IELTS and they have worked on all those sections which are asked in these exams.
• The PTE exam score is calculated by a computer and the IELTS is tested by people.
• In the PTE exam, candidates have to respond to questions quickly, which is easier for some because they have practised for it repeatedly.

FAQs

Both the PTE and IELTS are equally difficult for students who are appearing for these exams for the first time. These exams are conducted with the objective of testing candidates’ English language proficiencies in four different fields – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Students who are planning to pursue their higher studies from universities abroad must give any or both of these tests.

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