IELTS
The international English language testing system (IELTS) is the world's most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.
IELTS Test Centers in Chennai
- IDP Education
- British Council test location
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Exam Fee
Skills
- Reading – 60min
- Writing -60min
- Speaking – 11 to 14min
- Listening – 30min
Countries Accept IELTS
- Australia (6.5)
- UK (IELTS for UKVI – 7.0 overall, and in each of the four skills)
- Canadian (6.5)
- New Zealand (5.5)
- USA (Minimum score requirement might vary from 6.0 to 7.0 depending on on University and major)
GRE
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for most Graduate Schools in the United States. The exam aims to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills that have been acquired over a long period of learning and that are not entirely based on any specific field of study outside of the GRE itself.
Testing centers :
- CMS Training Institute -Coimbatore
- H B education and Counsulting Services Pvt Ltd - Chennai
- Everonn Kompass - Madurai
Skills
- Analytic Writing - 2 Essays,30min Each
- Verbal Reasoning - Two sections each with 29 questions,30min for each section.
- each section includes a mix of questions, Reading comprehension questions are either single answer, multiple answers, or select in passage, while text completion questions will have either one, two, or three blanks.
- Quantitative Reasoning - Two sections each with 20 questions, 35 minutes for each section.
- Unscored section - An experimental section that will either be a math or a verbal section may also be included on the exam.
- Exam Fee $195
Scores :
- a Verbal Reasoning score reported on a 130–170 score scale, in 1-point increments
- a Quantitative Reasoning score reported on a 130–170 score scale, in 1-point increments
- an Analytical Writing score reported on a 0–6 score scale, in half-point increments
Countries Accept GRE :
- USA (A Score above 325 can get you into Excellent universities. 315 - 325 will get admission from above average US Universities. 300-315 Score for Average Universities.)
- UK, Japan, Ireland, Italy, Georgia, Germany, France, Finland
- Denmark(Minimum of 100 points), Czech Republic, Cyprus, China, Bulgaria, Canada, Australia
- Kosovo, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, New Zealand
- South Africa, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey
SAT
Scholastic Aptitude Test used for college admissions in the united states. The SAT tests students on their math, reading, and writing aptitude, although the writing section is becoming optional.
Skills :
- Maths – Problem solving, Student produced response questions
- One section of 25 minutes containing 8 problem solving questions and 10 grid-ins
- One section of 25 minutes containing 20 problem solving questions
- One section of 20 minutes containing 16 problem solving questions
- Reading - Sentence Completion,Reading Comprehension.
- Writing – Essay(one essay to be written in 25 minutes),Grammar( two sections, one of 25 minutes and one of 10 minutes)
Exam Fee :
Scores :
- Best Score - EVIDENCE-BASED READING AND WRITING: 660 – 800, MATH: 680 – 800
- Competitive Score - EVIDENCE-BASED READING AND WRITING: 590 – 650, MATH: 610 – 670
- Above average Scores - EVIDENCE-BASED READING AND WRITING: 510 – 580, MATH: 520 – 600
- Below Average Scores - EVIDENCE-BASED READING AND WRITING: 500 or lower, MATH: 510 or lower
Countries Accept SAT :
- USA
- Canada
- Australia
- Hongkong
- Singapore
- Malaysia
PTE
The Pearson Test of English Academic. PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad.It tests Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. To complete a PTE Academic test, you will need to attend a secure Pearson test centre. You will use a computer and headset to listen to, read and respond to questions.
Skills :
- The test runs for 3 hours
- Part 1 SPEAKING & WRITING 77 – 93 minutes
- Personal Introduction
- Read aloud
- Repeat sentence
- Re-tell lecture
- Essay (20mins)
- Answer short question
- Summarize written text
- Essay (20mins)
- Part 2 READING 32 – 41 minutes
- Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice questions
- Re-order paragraphs
- OPTIONAL BREAK (10 MINUTES)
- Part 3 LISTENING 45 – 57 minutes
- Summarize spoken text
- Multiple choice questions
- Fill the blanks
- Multiple choice questions
- Select missing word
- Highlight incorrect words
- Write from dictation
- Reading - Sentence Completion,Reading Comprehension.
- Writing – Essay(one essay to be written in 25 minutes),Grammar( two sections, one of 25 minutes and one of 10 minutes)
Exam Fee :
Countries Accept SAT :
The range for the overall score is 10-90 points.
- US(10-90. 51-61 for undergraduate programmes, 57-67 for postgraduate programmes,59-69 for MBA programmes)
- UK(B1 level a student must achieve a minimum PTE Academic score of 36 across all four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.B2 level students should achieve a minimum PTE Academic score of 51 across all four skill)
- Australia(Competent - PTE Academic *-50 in each band,Proficient- PTE Academic *- 65 in each band,Superior- PTE Academic*- 79 in each band)
- Canada(Academic Score 60)
- France, China, Spain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland.