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IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by dwilliams: 11:25pm On Jul 28, 2017
Please nairalanders, I am interested in travelling overseas for a postgraduate course but most of the schools I have applied to, are demanding for a test which shows my fluency in English language.

Hence I am at a crossroad as I don't know which exam to apply for, I want to know the differences and advantages between GRE, IELTS, TOEFL etc

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by NosoChic: 12:26am On Jul 29, 2017
dwilliams:
Please nairalanders, I am interested in travelling overseas for a postgraduate course but most of the schools I have applied to, are demanding for a test which shows my fluency in English language.

Hence I am at a crossroad as I don't know which exam to apply for, I want to know the differences and advantages between GRE, IELTS, TOEFL etc

GRE shouldn't be on that list for test of English proficiency. I think you mean PTE.
Depending on the country and level if PTE is accepted.

If your English is real good and you just want a quick exam to write at the least cost then go for PTE.

Use this link to find out if the school makes the list http://pearsonpte.com/test-takers/accepts/.

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by dwilliams: 12:40am On Jul 29, 2017
NosoChic:


GRE shouldn't be on that list for test of English proficiency. I think you mean PTE.
Depending on the country and level if PTE is accepted.

If your English is real good and you just want a quickexam to write, then go for PTE.


I am interested in Schools domiciled in Europe, which one is PTE is it widely or at least fairly recognized, where can I apply and how much does it costs? thank you ma for your swift response

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by dorisOmaricha(f): 7:30am On Jul 29, 2017
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OP your English ain't bad.....wondering what they need test for. Abi u no do oral interview/test?�����

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by NwaAmaikpe: 7:31am On Jul 29, 2017
shocked

IELTS for me.

You won't blame me...
I got an Overall Band Score of 8 with no lessons...
Not even a day of study.



This is for all those who call me a jobless illiterate fool.

And for my mentor, my alter-ego who believes a true Biafran must have an Igbotic accent.

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by Slymonster(m): 7:32am On Jul 29, 2017
None is better jare... Only thing better is MONEY!!!

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by tunjex2006(m): 7:32am On Jul 29, 2017
I don't know the difference. Thus, I remain mute
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by kandyhave: 7:32am On Jul 29, 2017
Errr.... Don't even know what those mean... Some one should explain
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by yeeshanana(f): 7:33am On Jul 29, 2017
IELTS is better It is mostly acceptable

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by sgtponzihater1(m): 7:34am On Jul 29, 2017
Well I think you should give a shot at the IELTs, almost all Europian English speaking countries, including Canada accepts it. Good luck bro
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by FreeSpirited: 7:34am On Jul 29, 2017
Decide on the country and school you are going first. Then we will help you

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by Nobody: 7:34am On Jul 29, 2017
Team GRE but GRE is not for English. My wonderful GRE score of 161 Quantitative and 154 Verbal is about to expire. I didn't use it - no money, provisional admission but no final admission. Painful.

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by WeirdWolf: 7:35am On Jul 29, 2017
It depends on what u want to use it for. But for me na IELTS be Kampe.

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by 9jayes: 7:35am On Jul 29, 2017
SAT

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by sakalisis(m): 7:35am On Jul 29, 2017
GRE
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by 360command: 7:35am On Jul 29, 2017
dwilliams:
Please nairalanders, I am interested in travelling overseas for a postgraduate course but most of the schools I have applied to, are demanding for a test which shows my fluency in English language.

Hence I am at a crossroad as I don't know which exam to apply for, I want to know the differences and advantages between GRE, IELTS, TOEFL etc
I have noticed that when you do an application yourself, that is when schools requires you to write English test.. but when you are abroad itself and present yourself, they can't tell you to write English test knowing you were probably taught in English at your home uni.

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by ziego(m): 7:36am On Jul 29, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COng2U1SRXA

How did he get in there in the first place
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by MamaOO: 7:36am On Jul 29, 2017
Those exams are for different purposes. You cannot compare them.

GRE(Graduate Record Exam): is for people who are applying into graduate school in the United States. This exam can only be taken for admission into Graduate School. Even Americans take it, and the GRE is of different types. The general GRE and the GRE subject tests. Sometimes schools will demand a combination of GRE and the TOEFL for international stations.

TOEFL(Test of English As a Foreign Language): is for international students, both undergraduate and graduate applicants into schools in the US.

Schools in the US rarely accept or ask for IELTS.

IELTS: is used by counties like Canada, UK and Australia and it's used for both educational and also immigrational puposes.

TOEFL and GRE is not used for immigration all purposes.

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by Edum13656: 7:36am On Jul 29, 2017
what are those for?
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by Joshmedia1: 7:36am On Jul 29, 2017
grin

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by Nobody: 7:36am On Jul 29, 2017
Can't say which is better, but IELTS is the most accepted one among all schools in Europe.
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by ahamadegr8(m): 7:37am On Jul 29, 2017
PTE is better n cheap.

Thank u
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by Nobody: 7:38am On Jul 29, 2017
dwilliams:



I am interested in Schools domiciled in Europe, which one is PTE is it widely or at least fairly recognized, where can I apply and how much does it costs? thank you ma for your swift response
IELTS is what you need. You can contact any British Council office nearest to you for professional advice. They'll give you specific test requirement based on the particular country of your choice. Good luck

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by Jerrymax01(m): 7:38am On Jul 29, 2017
Bro you should be talking about IELTS and TOEFL for English language proficiency,GRE is a different form or examination on it own. Sometimes it is listed on the school website which of the test they accept,but if not stated,look for your preferred school and send a mail to the admission dept asking for clarifications,you never can tell they might even accept letter from the ministry of education as a proof,telling them your previous education attained was thought in English Language.. Best of luck!
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by edeXede: 7:38am On Jul 29, 2017
dwilliams:
Please nairalanders, I am interested in travelling overseas for a postgraduate course but most of the schools I have applied to, are demanding for a test which shows my fluency in English language.

Hence I am at a crossroad as I don't know which exam to apply for, I want to know the differences and advantages between GRE, IELTS, TOEFL etc

For American schools, go for Toefl, for European schools, go for Ielts, for better chance of getting funded in an American or Canadian schools, take the gre with any of the two mentioned english proficiency test.

The gre is not an english proficiency test, it is verbal and quantitative test.

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by edi287: 7:39am On Jul 29, 2017
dwilliams:



I am interested in Schools domiciled in Europe, which one is PTE is it widely or at least fairly recognized, where can I apply and how much does it costs? thank you ma for your swift response
If you're interested in schools located in Europe, then write IELTS.
Don't understand why you put the GRE in there. It's unrelated to the other two and most euro schools focus mainly on your undergrad results and IELTS/TOEFL before they look at GRE. GRE is an alternative to GMAT.
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by pelumi111: 7:39am On Jul 29, 2017
am here to learn more
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by martineverest(m): 7:39am On Jul 29, 2017
It depends on the country of choice

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by yolaleye: 7:39am On Jul 29, 2017
Depends on what you want to do. Some organizations demand ielts and some toefl.
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by Nobody: 7:40am On Jul 29, 2017
kandyhave:
Errr.... Don't even know what those mean... Some one should explain
www.google.com

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Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by bigman5(m): 7:40am On Jul 29, 2017
Am interested in this topic. I studied project management technology and I want to do masters abroad on scholarship. please someone should help me on how to apply for appropriate scholarship exam. Thanks in advance..
Re: IELTS,GRE Or TOEFL, Which Is Better? by DMainMan: 7:42am On Jul 29, 2017
ON IELTS AND TOEFL

I guess this is for academic purpose, hence ensure to select IELTS/TOEFL academic

Both are English tests to assess your English language proficiency. As a English
speaking country, we are not meant to write this test but many universities insist we write.
However, most UK universities accept WAEC C6 in lieu of this exams:

IELTS is better because it is highly recognised in any school in the world.

TOEFL is not acceptable in UK and most European schools but useful elsewhere.
Particularly in d US and Canada

ON GRE

GRE assesses your academic ability and critical reasoning and it consists of Maths, English and Writing.
It is usually required for admission for MSc and PhD in schools in USA, Canada, middle east, Turkey e.t.c
If u score very high mark in GRE and meet d requirement set, u might b given scholarship.

In UK and many other European university, GRE is not required for admission or scholarship.

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