Similarities: They all involve the culture, history, geography and customs of Western countries.

3. Examination method

Differences: IELTS: traditional written test and oral test, fully humanized

New TOEFL: Internet-based test (computer + Internet), full of high-tech charm

4. Registration method

Both IELTS and TOEFL are taken online.

5. Exam-related fees

The latest fee for the IELTS test is 2020 yuan/time. The transfer fee is RMB 420; the candidate who withdraws the test within the specified time will be refunded 700 yuan; the reconsideration fee is 1,000 yuan (the same for single item and multiple reconsideration fees). Students who go to the UK must take the UKVI IELTS.

TOEFL Internet-based test fee of RMB 1415; late registration fee of RMB 200; transfer fee of RMB 320; reinstatement of cancelled scores RMB 160; additional score delivery fee (each) RMB 136; 480 yuan; speaking and writing double reconsideration is 960 yuan; if the registration is cancelled within the specified time limit, the standard of cancellation fee will be adjusted to 707.5 yuan per candidate.