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Question: What is the difference between IELTS and TOEFL?
Answer: Hi to all the English Solutions Facebook members...
This is a very popular question for people who want to study or work overses.... Here's some information for you....
TOEFL and IELTS are international English tests for people that don't use English as their first language. Usually they are used as a requirement to enter a foreign university. These tests are also used by companies to check the English ability of potential employees.
IELTS which stands for International English Language Testing System is an Australian based exam that focuses on Reading Comprehension, Listening, Writing and Speaking and was in the past used mainly for Australian universities and now is used around the world.
TOEFL which stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language is a North American based test that used to focus on Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Listening. Only these areas were done because so many people were taking the test around the world and to process and mark the test took time.Many teachers and professionals complained over the years that many students who passed TOEFL couldn't speak English and so the test has been recently upgraded to the "Next Generation IBT which includes speaking and writing. The test is now done on computers although in some countries there is still a paper based written test.
IELTS in the past was considered the better test because of it's speaking part and the other parts of the test focus on more real life situations, although these were more Australian ones.
Today TOEFL is still the number 1 test and in it's new form does test a person's English ability alot better than before. IELTS has also gone to a more international test with many of the questions from around the world. Also in their listening part they use speakers from around the world.
So which test is better?
In my opinion as a Canadian teacher with 11 years teaching experience in Indonesia, I would say that the IELTS test is better and easier for those students who have a good ability in speaking English. Also the speaking part is done with a "one on one" interview with a native speaker which is much more challenging than speaking to a computer....
Beasiswa Bank Dunia 2009 Program S2 dan S3 Seperti tahun-tahun sebelumnya, Bank Dunia kembali menawarkan program beasiswa bagi Indonesia. Beasiswa yang ditawarkan ada 3 program yaitu: Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Robert S. McNamara Fellowships The Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship 1.Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Application 2009-2010 Pemerintah Jepang bersama Bank Dunia (World Bank) mengundang para profesional dari negara-negara berkembang untuk bergabung dalam program beasiswa bank dunia dengan tajuk “Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program“. Program beasiswa ini bertujuan untuk mendukung proses belajar jenjang master pada bidang studi yang berkaitan dengan pengembangan pada universitas-universitas di negara anggota Bank Dunia. Ruang lingkup beasiswa meliputi biaya kuliah, asuransi kesehatan dan kecelakaan, tempat tinggal, dan tiket pesawat kelas ekonomi. Berkas aplikasi pendaftaran paling lambat harus sudah diterima oleh Bank Dunia pada tanggal 31 Maret 2009. The World BankJoint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship ProgramMSN J2-2041818 H St. NWWashington DC, 20433, USAemail: jjwbgsp@worldbank.orgfax: (202) 522-4036 Kunjungi websitenya di http://go.worldbank.org/NV4RFT1BP0 2. Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program 2009-2010 Program beasiswa research yang ditujukan untuk dosen dan peneliti usia maksumum 45 tahun. Download aplikasi pendaftaran disini. Aplikasi harus diserahkan sebelum tanggal 28 Februari 2009. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut silakan menghubungi:The World BankRobert S. McNamara Fellowships ProgramMSN J2-2041818 H St. NWWashington DC, 20433, USA email: rsm_felloships@worldbank.orgfax: (202) 522-4036Kunjungi websitenya di http://go.worldbank.org/LZYMB47270 3. The Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program selection cycle 2009 Beasiswa ini disponsori oleh pemerintah Jepang. Peluang bagi peneliti Indonesia untuk kuliah doktor (PhD Studies) di perguruan tinggi yang bekerjasama dengan program ini yaitu: ITB, Parahyangan, IPB, UGM, Universitas Terbuka, UI, UPI. Syaratnya warga negara Indonesia, berusia maksimal 45 tahun, bergelar master dengan IPK minimal 3.0 (skala 4).Batas Akhir pendaftaran 27 Februari 2009. Informasi lengkap dan formulir aplikasi kunjungi websitenya di: http://go.worldbank.org/N3YMKMU760 Informasi beasiswa bank dunia bisa diakses di website resmi The World Bankhttp://www.worldbank.org/scholarships
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.
It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.
The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.
At the University of Westminster you can apply for a scholarship once you have been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on a course at the University, but before you start your course. The only exception to this rule is if you are an undergraduate UK/EU student who started your course under the new tuition fee regime.
The University of Westminster have 5 different scholarships for International students. Scholarships are awarded on the criteria of academic excellence, development potential and financial need:
* Full International Scholarships * Diplomatic Scholarships * East Timor Scholarship * Gambia Biomedical Sciences Scholarship * Ken Bird Memorial Scholarship
Full International Scholarships
Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. The scholarship will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.
Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
Deadline: 31 May 2009.
Diplomatic Scholarships
Amount: 65 per cent fee waivers. Eligibility: These scholarships are available to you if you are a child of diplomats from developing countries, whose countries are unable to contribute to the fees. Your parent in the diplomatic post must be based in the UK, and you must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarship is for the length of the course (3 or 4 years) and is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Criteria: Academic excellence. Deadline: 31 May 2009.
East Timor Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the Ai-Kameli Trust and International Students House.
Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London for the period of study..
Eligibility: You must be from East Timor and wish to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. You must be interested in studying a subject useful to the development of East Timor, and intend to return on completion of the course.
Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
To contact the Ai-Kameli Trust for further details and application procedures visit www.aikameli.com
Gambia Biomedical Sciences Scholarship
This scholarship is only open to you if you have successfully completed the University of Westminster Diploma in Biomedical Sciences. It is a three year scholarship, subject to satisfactory academic progress, for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences.
Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and annual flights to and from London.
Eligibility: You must be a citizen of the Gambia and hold an offer for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences.
Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. You must make a case as to how the skills and knowledge acquired on the course will be helpful to the development of the Gambia. You must also commit to return to the Gambia on completion of the course.
Deadline: 31 May 2009.
Ken Bird Memorial Scholarship
Ken Bird was formerly Chair of the University’s Technology and Design Department. This scholarship reflects Ken’s interest in South Asia as well as his desire to help provide educational opportunities for women. The family of Ken Bird will take an active role in the choice and welfare of the scholar. The scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House.
Amount: Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House.
Eligibility: Preference will be given to you if you are a female student from India or Sri Lanka and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree in a technology based subject. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance.
Criteria: Academic excellence and financial need.
Deadline: 31 May 2009.
Application procedure and presentation guidelines
* Apply for scholarships only after you have been offered a place (conditional or unconditional) on a course at the University of Westminster. Please do not apply if you have already enrolled or begun a course of study at the University of Westminster (except in the case of Progression Scholarships and the Westminster Careers Awards).
* Read the information on individual scholarships carefully and ensure that you only apply for ones that you are eligible for and meet the criteria of. For example, do not apply for the Tanzania Scholarship unless you are from Tanzania.
* Photocopy the application form at the back of our scholarships brochure or print the form from our website.
* Do use the same application form when applying for more than one scholarship.
* Attach the relevant papers only and keep your supporting documents to a minimum. The quantity of documents sent does not give any advantage.
* Attach translations where supporting documents are in any other language but English.
* Word process the application as far as possible. If handwriting the application, please ensure it is written clearly and in block letters. Illegible applications will be considered ineligible.
* Keep your application concise. Unless you are applying for a specific scholarship, just tell us what level of support you require, eg fees only, fees and accommodation etc, and we will match the scholarship to your needs where possible.Provide us with a valid email address. The University and its Scholarships Committee is not responsible for opportunities missed because of an invalid email address.
Only send copies of your academic transcript as we will not be able to return any original documentation sent. It is acceptable for your university to send transcripts to us directly, but we will not be able to return them to you at any stage.
Application form:
* PDF version of undergraduate scholarships application form http://www.scholarshiponline.info/files/uk/university-of-westminster/The-Westminster-University-International-Undergraduate-Scholarships-2009-2010-Application%20Form.pdf * Word file of undergraduate application form http://www.scholarshiponline.info/files/uk/university-of-westminster/The-Westminster-University-International-Undergraduate-Scholarships-2009-2010-Application%20Form.doc
