Test & Prep Guide
Know the test before you take it
Each guide breaks down the format, scoring, fees and the prep tactics that move scores fastest.
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System — Academic
English proficiency for UK, Australia, Canada & beyond.
- Duration
- 2 hours 45 minutes
- Cost
- ≈ USD 245 – 255
- Validity
- 2 years
IELTS General Training
International English Language Testing System — General Training
The migration & work-registration version of IELTS.
- Duration
- 2 hours 45 minutes
- Cost
- ≈ USD 245 – 255
- Validity
- 2 years
TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language
The US-favoured English proficiency exam.
- Duration
- ≈ 2 hours (TOEFL iBT)
- Cost
- ≈ USD 185 – 300 (varies by country)
- Validity
- 2 years
PTE Academic
Pearson Test of English — Academic
Computer-based English for AU, NZ, UK and Canada study visas.
- Duration
- ≈ 2 hours
- Cost
- ≈ USD 200 – 230
- Validity
- 2 years
PTE Core
Pearson Test of English — Core
General English proficiency for Canadian economic immigration.
- Duration
- ≈ 2 hours
- Cost
- ≈ USD 230 (CAD 320)
- Validity
- 2 years
CELPIP General
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
The IRCC-recognised English test built for Canadian PR.
- Duration
- ≈ 3 hours
- Cost
- ≈ CAD 280
- Validity
- 2 years
Duolingo English Test
Duolingo English Test (DET)
60-minute, at-home, adaptive English proficiency test.
- Duration
- ≈ 60 minutes
- Cost
- ≈ USD 65
- Validity
- 2 years
GRE
Graduate Record Examination
The standard for graduate school admissions.
- Duration
- 1 hour 58 minutes
- Cost
- ≈ USD 220
- Validity
- 5 years
GMAT
Graduate Management Admission Test
The MBA gatekeeper.
- Duration
- 2 hours 15 minutes (GMAT Focus Edition)
- Cost
- ≈ USD 275 – 300
- Validity
- 5 years
SAT
Scholastic Assessment Test
Undergraduate admissions across the US and beyond.
- Duration
- 2 hours 14 minutes (Digital SAT)
- Cost
- ≈ USD 60 – 100 (plus international fee)
- Validity
- 5 years (most colleges accept up to 5)