Entrance & Language

Proficiency Tests for Studying Abroad

When planning to study abroad, one of the most important steps is meeting the language proficiency and academic testing requirements set by international universities. At [Your Consultancy Name], we help students prepare for the right tests based on their chosen country, university, and program. Here’s a breakdown of the most commonly required exams:

📝 IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

• Purpose: English language proficiency
• Accepted in: UK, Australia, Canada, USA, and more
• Format: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
• Scoring: 0–9 band scale (most universities require 6.0–7.5)
• Types: IELTS Academic (for study), IELTS General (for migration/work)
• ✅ Ideal for students applying to English-speaking countries, especially the UK and Australia.

📝 TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

• Purpose: English language proficiency
• Accepted in: USA, Canada, Australia, and over 150 countries
• Format: Internet-based (iBT): Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing
• Scoring: Out of 120 (most schools require 80–100)
• ✅ Preferred by American institutions; also widely accepted in Canada.

📝 PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)

• Purpose: English language proficiency
• Accepted in: Australia, New Zealand, UK, and some US/Canadian universities
• Format: Computer-based: Speaking & Writing, Reading, Listening
• Scoring: Out of 90 (most universities require 50–65+)
• ✅ Fast results and convenient for students applying to Australian institutions.

📝 Duolingo English Test

• Purpose: English language proficiency (alternative to IELTS/TOEFL)
• Accepted in: Over 4,000 institutions globally, including some in the USA, Canada, and UK
• Format: Online test at home: adaptive test + video interview
• Scoring: Out of 160 (most schools require 105–125)
• ✅ Affordable, fast, and accessible for students needing a quick English test option.

📝 SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

• Purpose: Undergraduate admission test for US universities
Accepted in: USA, and some universities in Canada and India
• Format: Reading, Writing & Language, Math
• Scoring: Out of 1600
• ✅ Required or recommended by many US universities for bachelor’s programs.

📝 GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

• Purpose: Graduate-level admission (Master’s/PhD programs)
• Accepted in: USA, Canada, some European and Asian universities
• Format: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing
• Scoring: Verbal & Quantitative (130–170 each), AWA (0–6)
• ✅ Essential for students applying to STEM, business, or social science programs, especially in the USA.

🎯 How We Help

At Protocol Education and Visa Services(PEVS), we assist students in:

1. Choosing the right test based on their university and country of choice
2. Preparing with resources, mock tests, and coaching guidance
3. Booking test dates and understanding score requirements
4. Submitting scores to universities as part of their applications