When it comes to exams abroad, most people first think of IELTS and TOEFL. However, many students do not know much about these two exams, and even often confuse them. Some people are also wondering: Is it the TOEFL in the United States and IELTS in the United Kingdom?

The following editor will tell you the difference between IELTS and TOEFL from nine aspects such as recognition and test content:

The nature of the exam

The English name of TOEFL is TOEFL, which is sponsored by ETS, the American Educational Testing Service. The TOEFL test is the first proof of English proficiency for studying in higher education institutions in the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom.

The English name of IELTS is IELTS, which is jointly organized by the Cambridge University Test Center, the Australian University International Development Agency and the British Council. It is designed to test English proficiency for students preparing to enter universities and colleges where English is the dominant language of instruction or for immigrants from English-speaking countries (referring to the Commonwealth of Nations).