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What is the difference between IELTS & ESOL?

Both IELTS and ESOL are English language proficiency exams that test the student's ability of reading, writing, listening and speaking in the English language. Tap to see the difference between both the tests.
IELTS

IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System.

ESOL

ESOL stands for English to Speakers of Other Languages.
IELTS

The IELTS certificate is valid for two years

ESOL

The ESOL Certificate has no expiration date.
IELTS

The Study, and sometimes the Work Visa requires IELTS.

ESOL

The Work Visa requires ESOL.
IELTS

The duration of the examination is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

ESOL

The duration of the examination is 3 Hours.
IELTS

The examination has four sections Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

ESOL

The examination has approximately 150 questions.
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IELTS vs ESOL