International student - TOFEL or IELTS test?

b_r_um
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:02:19 +0000

The TOEFL is the more common test in the US and would probably be more convenient for you. There’s 8 TOEFL test centers in Alabama with upcoming test dates, but no scheduled IELTS test dates in the entire state. (The nearest IELTS test centers might be Murfreesboro, TN or Jackson, MS.)

The TOEFL is slightly cheaper ($205 vs $240-$260).

The two tests have different formats, some of which appeal more to some test takers than others. You can find comparisons online if you care. (For example, the TOEFL is administered on a computer and the IELTS on paper.)