{"id":74,"date":"2025-07-22T13:41:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T08:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getnextvisa.com\/blogs\/?p=74"},"modified":"2025-07-26T19:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T13:57:29","slug":"how-to-choose-between-ielts-toefl-duolingo-for-your-2025-student-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getnextvisa.com\/blogs\/how-to-choose-between-ielts-toefl-duolingo-for-your-2025-student-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Between IELTS, TOEFL &#038; Duolingo for Your 2025 Student Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"867\">Planning to study abroad in 2025? One of the first steps in your journey is clearing an <strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"736\">English proficiency test<\/strong>. But with options like IELTS vs. TOEFL vs. Duolingo<strong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"811\">\u00a0English Test<\/strong>, which one should you choose for your <strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"866\">student visa<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1021\">This guide breaks down each test based on format, cost, global acceptance, difficulty level, and visa suitability. Let\u2019s help you make the right choice.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1078\">Why Do You Need an English Proficiency Test?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1231\">Most English-speaking countries (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.) require proof that international students can understand and communicate in English.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1246\">This ensures:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<li data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1265\">\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1265\">Academic success<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1305\">Smooth social and cultural adaptation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1340\">Compliance with visa regulations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1462\">Each country and university may have a different test preference or requirement, so choosing the right test is critical.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1516\">Quick Overview of IELTS vs. TOEFL vs. Duolingo<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1922\">\n<thead data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1591\">\n<tr data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1591\">\n<th data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1525\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Test<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1534\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Format<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1545\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Duration<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1559\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Score Range<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1575\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cost (Approx)<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1591\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Results Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1922\">\n<tr data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1768\">\n<td data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1680\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1679\">IELTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1697\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Paper\/Computer<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1711\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2 hr 45 min<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1725\" data-col-size=\"sm\">0 \u2013 9 bands<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1745\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b916,250 (USD 210)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1768\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3\u20135 days (computer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1851\">\n<td data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1785\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1784\">TOEFL iBT<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1802\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Internet-based<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1809\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2 hr<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1819\" data-col-size=\"sm\">0 \u2013 120<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1839\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b916,900 (USD 225)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1851\" data-col-size=\"sm\">4\u20138 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1922\">\n<td data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1867\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1866\">Duolingo<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1876\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Online<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1883\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1 hr<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1894\" data-col-size=\"sm\">10 \u2013 160<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1912\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b94,500 (USD 59)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1922\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1961\">IELTS: The Global Favorite<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1974\">Pros:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2185\">\n<li data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2075\">\n<p data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2075\">Widely accepted in <strong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2034\">UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand<\/strong>, and over 11,000 institutions worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2143\">\n<p data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2143\">Available in both <strong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2108\">Academic<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2133\">General Training<\/strong> versions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2185\">\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2185\">Paper-based and computer-based options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2199\">Cons:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2284\">\n<li data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2220\">\n<p data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2220\">Slightly expensive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2284\">\n<p data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2284\">Speaking test is in-person, which may feel stressful for some<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2310\">Visa Suitability:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2405\">\n<li data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2356\">\n<p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2356\"><strong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2321\">UKVI<\/strong> requires IELTS for student visas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2405\">\n<p data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2405\"><strong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2373\">Canada SDS<\/strong> accepts only <strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2405\">IELTS Academic<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2457\">TOEFL: Preferred for USA &amp; Universities<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2470\">Pros:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2612\">\n<li data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2527\">\n<p data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2527\">Accepted by over 11,000 institutions in 160+ countries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2575\">\n<p data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2575\">Fully computer-based test, including speaking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2612\">\n<p data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2612\">Good for tech-comfortable students<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2626\">Cons:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2719\">\n<li data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2680\">\n<p data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2680\">Speaking section is recorded (some find it awkward)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2719\">\n<p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2719\">Fewer test centers compared to IELTS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2745\">Visa Suitability:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2875\">\n<li data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<p data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2820\">Accepted for <strong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2778\">F1 visa (USA)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2794\">Australian<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2806\">UK<\/strong> student visas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2875\">\n<p data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2875\">Not valid under Canada SDS, but accepted for non-SDS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2937\">Duolingo English Test (DET): Budget &amp; Convenience<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2950\">Pros:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3087\">\n<li data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2974\">\n<p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2974\">Affordable and fast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3017\">\n<p data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3017\">Can be taken <strong data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3001\">at home<\/strong> with a webcam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3041\">\n<p data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3041\">Results in 48 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3087\">\n<p data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3087\">Growing acceptance among 4000+ institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3101\">Cons:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3237\">\n<li data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3155\">\n<p data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3155\">Not accepted by <strong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3127\">all<\/strong> embassies or universities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3192\">\n<p data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3192\">Less structured than IELTS\/TOEFL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3237\">\n<p data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3237\">May not be suitable for SDS or Tier 4 visa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3263\">Visa Suitability:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3385\">\n<li data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3312\">\n<p data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3312\"><strong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3282\">Not accepted<\/strong> for Canada SDS or UK Tier 4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3385\">\n<p data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3385\">Some <strong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3327\">USA<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3338\">EU<\/strong> universities accept it, but check individually<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3419\">Test Format Breakdown<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3856\">\n<thead data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3459\">\n<tr data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3459\">\n<th data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3431\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Section<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3439\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IELTS<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3447\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TOEFL<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3459\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Duolingo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3856\">\n<tr data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3584\">\n<td data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3514\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3513\">Reading<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3532\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Passages + MCQs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3556\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Academic texts + MCQs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3584\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Short passages, fill-ins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3682\">\n<td data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3601\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3600\">Listening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3628\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Conversations + lectures<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3656\" data-col-size=\"sm\">University-style lectures<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3682\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Audio clips, questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3765\">\n<td data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3698\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3697\">Speaking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3713\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Face-to-face<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3740\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Recorded voice responses<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3765\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Video + Audio prompts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3856\">\n<td data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3780\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3779\">Writing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3811\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Essay + graph interpretation<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3829\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2 writing tasks<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3856\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Essay + short responses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3890\">Which Test is Easier?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"4099\">\n<li data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3973\">\n<p data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3973\"><strong data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3903\">IELTS<\/strong>: More flexible; easier for Indian students used to British English.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4026\">\n<p data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"4026\"><strong data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"3985\">TOEFL<\/strong>: Technical and slightly more academic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4099\">\n<p data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4099\"><strong data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4041\">Duolingo<\/strong>: Shorter, adaptive, beginner-friendly, but less accepted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4147\">Country-Wise Test Preference (2025)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4604\">\n<thead data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4188\">\n<tr data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4188\">\n<th data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4159\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Country<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4179\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Preferred Test(s)<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4188\" data-col-size=\"md\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4604\">\n<tr data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4322\">\n<td data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4238\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4237\">USA<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4263\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4322\" data-col-size=\"md\">TOEFL preferred, Duolingo accepted in many universities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4407\">\n<td data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4336\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4335\">Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4355\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IELTS (Academic)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4407\" data-col-size=\"md\">Mandatory for SDS; Duolingo accepted for non-SDS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4478\">\n<td data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4417\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4410\" data-end=\"4416\">UK<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4439\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IELTS (UKVI), TOEFL<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4478\" data-col-size=\"md\">IELTS UKVI required for Tier 4 visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4551\">\n<td data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4495\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4481\" data-end=\"4494\">Australia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4510\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IELTS, TOEFL<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4510\" data-end=\"4551\" data-col-size=\"md\">Both accepted; GTE statement required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4552\" data-end=\"4604\">\n<td data-start=\"4552\" data-end=\"4570\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4554\" data-end=\"4569\">New Zealand<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4570\" data-end=\"4585\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IELTS, TOEFL<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4604\" data-col-size=\"md\">IELTS preferred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"4611\" data-end=\"4647\">Cost Comparison (in INR &amp; USD)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4749\">\n<li data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4682\">\n<p data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4682\"><strong data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4660\">IELTS<\/strong>: \u20b916,250 (~USD 210)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4716\">\n<p data-start=\"4685\" data-end=\"4716\"><strong data-start=\"4685\" data-end=\"4694\">TOEFL<\/strong>: \u20b916,900 (~USD 225)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4749\">\n<p data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4749\"><strong data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4731\">Duolingo<\/strong>: \u20b94,500 (~USD 59)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4885\">\n<p data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4885\">If budget is a constraint and your university accepts Duolingo, it\u2019s a great option. But for visa security, IELTS or TOEFL is safer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"4946\">Final Recommendation: Which Test Should You Take?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"5345\">\n<thead data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"4982\">\n<tr data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"4982\">\n<th data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"4962\" data-col-size=\"md\">If You Are\u2026<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4962\" data-end=\"4982\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Recommended Test<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5018\" data-end=\"5345\">\n<tr data-start=\"5018\" data-end=\"5069\">\n<td data-start=\"5018\" data-end=\"5047\" data-col-size=\"md\">Applying to <strong data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5046\">Canada SDS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5047\" data-end=\"5069\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5049\" data-end=\"5067\">IELTS Academic<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5119\">\n<td data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5093\" data-col-size=\"md\">Going to the <strong data-start=\"5085\" data-end=\"5092\">USA<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5119\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5095\" data-end=\"5104\">TOEFL<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"5108\" data-end=\"5117\">IELTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5182\">\n<td data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5166\" data-col-size=\"md\">On a budget and accepted by your university<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5166\" data-end=\"5182\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5168\" data-end=\"5180\">Duolingo<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5183\" data-end=\"5229\">\n<td data-start=\"5183\" data-end=\"5211\" data-col-size=\"md\">Applying to <strong data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5210\">UK Tier 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5229\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5213\" data-end=\"5227\">IELTS UKVI<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5230\" data-end=\"5280\">\n<td data-start=\"5230\" data-end=\"5267\" data-col-size=\"md\">Want in-person speaking experience<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5267\" data-end=\"5280\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5278\">IELTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5281\" data-end=\"5345\">\n<td data-start=\"5281\" data-end=\"5316\" data-col-size=\"md\">Prefer fully computer-based test<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5316\" data-end=\"5345\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5318\" data-end=\"5327\">TOEFL<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5343\">Duolingo<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5393\">Bonus Tips for English Test Success<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5606\">\n<li data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5438\">\n<p data-start=\"5397\" data-end=\"5438\">Start preparing <strong data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5436\">3 months in advance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5478\">\n<p data-start=\"5441\" data-end=\"5478\">Take <strong data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5460\">mock tests<\/strong> to get familiar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5521\">\n<p data-start=\"5481\" data-end=\"5521\">Practice <strong data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5519\">speaking in English daily<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5522\" data-end=\"5554\">\n<p data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5554\">Focus on <strong data-start=\"5533\" data-end=\"5552\">time management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5555\" data-end=\"5606\">\n<p data-start=\"5557\" data-end=\"5606\">Watch English content (TED Talks, news, podcasts)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5613\" data-end=\"5629\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5846\">Choosing the right English test\u2014 IELTS vs. TOEFL vs. Duolingo \u2014 can influence your <strong data-start=\"5712\" data-end=\"5728\">visa success<\/strong> and university admission. Consider factors like test acceptance, cost, visa requirements, and your own comfort level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"5932\">If unsure, stick with <strong data-start=\"5870\" data-end=\"5888\">IELTS Academic<\/strong>, as it&#8217;s the safest bet for most countries.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6285\" data-end=\"6296\"><strong data-start=\"6297\" data-end=\"6362\">Still confused about which English test suits your visa plan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"6285\" data-end=\"6296\">Get a personalized <strong data-start=\"6384\" data-end=\"6418\">AI-powered Student Visa Report<\/strong> with country-specific test recommendations.<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6464\" data-end=\"6525\">\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getnextvisa.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6467\" data-end=\"6525\">Explore GetNextVisa Reports<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning to study abroad in 2025? 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