Perbedaan TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, and TEFL

There are various programs English language test to measure a person's ability to speak English. test program is known in Indonesia, TOEFL, IELTS, TEFL and TOEIC. These four types of tests that are used for various purposes such as to obtain a scholarship to study abroad, work abroad, one of the requirements for college admission. In fact, some companies and government agencies began to require applicants to have English language certified with a predetermined value. Well, what are the four types of test is it?

TOEFL

TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language is a test of English as a foreign language. TOEFL is used to measure a person's ability in English. TOEFL is intended for those who want schools to countries English-American, like the United States for example. There are three kinds of selection tests :

1.      PBT (Paper Based Test), that you do the TOEFL test on paper. Test material usually includes listening, reading, and structure.

2.      CBT (Computer Based Test), that you were working directly in the computer TOEFL test. Test material usually includes listening, reading, structure and no additional writing.

3.      IBT (Internet Based Test), which you do the TOEFL test TOEFL test directly on a computer connected to the internet. Test material usually includes listening, reading, structure, writing and no additional speaking.

The TOEFL score range as follows :

    PBT TOEFL score: 310-677.

    CBT TOEFL score: 30-300.

    IBT TOEFL score: 8-120.

TOEFL score is valid for 2 years. If the past 2 years, you must take the TOEFL test again. To be able to apply for scholarships to study abroad, you must be a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (PBT).

TOEIC

TOEIC stands for Test of English for International Communication, Britain is a language test for international communication. Toeic is more specifically intended job orientation. If you wish to work abroad or foreign company in Indonesia, then you must have the Toeic certification.

TOEIC score indicates the extent to which a person is able to communicate with others in English in this era of globalization. This test does not require specialized knowledge or vocabulary. this test only measures the English language skills used in everyday activities.

Therefore, the TOEIC test is deemed suitable for employees or staff who use English in their environment such as businesses, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, international meetings, conferences and sporting events. Similarly, staff management, sales and technical employees in international business, trade and industry who need English in their work.\

Toeic test materials only listening and reading. Type Of Toeic questions usually leads to your business. The Toeic scores range is 10-990

TOEIC Listening & Reading test

TOEIC Listening and Reading test is a two-hour multiple-choice test that consists of 200 questions evenly divided into listening comprehension and reading comprehension. Each candidate receives independent scores for listening and reading comprehension on a scale of 5-495 points. The total score adds up to a scale of 10-990 points. TOEIC certificate exists in five colors, in accordance with the results achieved:

  orange (10–219)

  brown (220–469)

  green (470–729)

  blue (730–859)

  gold (860–990)

IELTS

IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System, the test program to test proficiency in Inggris.IELTS usually used for visa abroad, study / school to countries English-British (such as the UK and Australia, for example), moved citizenship, etc.

There are two versions of the IELTS: Academic Version (Versi Akademik) and the General Training Version (Pelatihan Umum) :

Their intended academic version that will go to college and professionals such as doctors or nurses to work in countries that use the British English. While General training version is intended they will work or immigration purposes (such as moving citizenship).

IELTS test materials there are four, namely:

1) listening (30 minutes),

2) reading (1 hour),

3) writing (1 hour), and

4) Speaking (12-15 minutes).

Overall, the IELTS test takes about 3 hours.

IELTS test score range is: 1 - 9. If it will be used for school purposes to UK Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the required IELTS score is 5.5 and above.

TEFL

TEFL is a Teaching English as a foreign language. TEFL acronym refers to the teaching of English as a foreign language. TEFL is most commonly used when talking about teaching English to students who live outside their country of origin in English. TEFL is sometimes used in place of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language).

Source :

http://www.erlangga.co.id/pendidikan/7854-apa-beda-toefl-ielts-dan-toeic.html

http://indra-indradwi.blogspot.co.id/2014/06/toefl-tefl-toeic.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOEIC