The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.The TOEFL test is offered in different formats depending on a test taker's location.
Most people take the TOEFL test as a prerequisite for admission into colleges and universities where English is used or required. In addition, many government, licensing, and certification agencies and exchange and scholarship programs use TOEFL scores to evaluate the English proficiency of people for whom English is not their native language.
Nonnative English speakers at the 11th-grade level or above should take the TOEFL test to provide evidence of their English proficiency before beginning academic work. The test content is considered too difficult for students below 11th grade.
IELTS
IELTS is the international English Language Testing System. It is for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of the communication.IELTS measures test takers' ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
IELTS is internally available, internationally recognised, internationally focused and internationally owned. In every sense, IELTS is a truly global test which you can trust to take you where you want to go. IELTS is available in over 300 locations worldwide, upto to 4 times a month, making it one of the most widely available English language tests. IELTS is one of the most widely-recognised and used English language test. Thousands of educational institutions, government agencies and professional organisations across 120 countries around the world recognize IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English.
SAT
Scholastic Assessment Test, SAT is a mandatory exam to get undergraduate admission into any college of USA. The SAT is developed and administered by the USA-based 'College Entrance Examination Board'. This implies that College board sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report. SAT is similar to ACT (America College Test). SAT and ACT exams are different exams but the intention of the test is same. High school juniors and seniors take the SAT exam. SAT exam is updated in March 2005. The new test is a measure of the critical thinking skills of each student for the academic success in their under graduation program. SAT exam is conducted seven times a year.
