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IELTS, PTE & TOEFL Orientation

Master the gates of international admissions. Compare popular English proficiency tests, evaluate score equivalency, and find out if you qualify for Medium of Instruction (MOI) waivers.

Equivalency tool

Dynamic Score Equivalence

Slide your target IELTS Band to instantly view the equivalent scores for PTE and TOEFL iBT exams.

Target IELTS Band6.5

5.0 (Moderate)6.5 (Standard Min)7.5+ (High Rank average)9.0 (Expert)

Equivalent PTE59 - 64Pearson Test Score

Equivalent TOEFL79 - 93Internet-Based iBT

Exam Comparison Matrix

Feature	IELTS Academic	PTE Academic	TOEFL iBT
Exam Format	Paper or Computer-delivered	100% Computer-delivered	Computer-delivered
Total Duration	2 Hours 45 Minutes	2 Hours	2 Hours
Score Range	Band 0 - 9.0	10 - 90 Points	0 - 120 Points
Result Turnaround	3 - 5 days (Computer) / 13 days (Paper)	24 - 48 Hours (Fastest)	4 - 8 Days
Acceptances	100% in UK, Australia, Ireland, Canada & USA	Widely accepted (Preferred in Australia/NZ)	Widely accepted (Preferred in USA)

Medium of Instruction (MOI) Waiver

Did you know that many universities globally do not require IELTS or PTE if your high school or college studies were conducted entirely in English? This is known as a **Medium of Instruction (MOI)** waiver.

Georgia MBBS & Nursing (100% Waiver)

All programs at SEU Georgia accept a certified English MOI letter from your school, completely bypassing IELTS/PTE testing.

UK Universities (Select Waiver)

Select UK universities accept 70%+ in CBSE/ICSE High School English or an MOI letter from certified Karnataka colleges.

Germany Public Hubs (Course specific)

Many English-taught STEM postgraduate degrees accept proof of English MOI from prior Bachelors, requiring zero language tests.

Common Orientation FAQs

IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL scores are legally valid for **2 years** from the date of the exam, and must be valid at the time of visa application.

Many students find PTE easier because it is graded 100% by algorithms (computer based) which are more predictable, whereas IELTS speaking and writing are evaluated by human examiners.

Yes. Many universities in the UK, Australia, and Canada permit you to submit applications and issue a **Conditional Offer**. You can submit your IELTS scores later to clear conditions.

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