
Standardized entrance tests for international students

Other important standardized tests for your international education needs

Conducting Body Cambridge University
Acceptance British Council, International Development Program (IDP) IELTS, and Cambridge Assessment English
Types of Exams IELTS Academic and IELTS General
Mode of Exam Paper and computer-based
Exam Fee US$ 245 to $255
Skills Tested: English Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading

Exam Name Canada Academic English Language
Conducting Body Paragon Testing Enterprises (a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia)
Acceptance Professional organizations, colleges, universities, and employers across Canada and some US institutions
Types of Exams Test Center and Online
Mode of Exam Test Center and Online
Exam Fee $280 plus taxes
Skills Tested: Speaking, Reading, Listening, Writing

Exam Name Canadian English Language Proficiency Index (CELPIP)
Conducting Body Paragon Testing Enterprises
Acceptance IRCC, Professional Organizations, Universities, Colleges, Vocational Programs in Canada
Types of Exams CELPIP-General, CELPIP-General LS
Mode of Exam Computer-delivered at a testing center
Exam Fee CAD 280 CELPIP-General
CAD 195 CELPIP-General LSSkills Tested: English Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading

Exam Name Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Conducting Body Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Acceptance Universities in Canada, Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the US
Mode of Exam Paper-based Test (PBT), Computer-based Test (CBT) and Internet-based Test (iBT)
Exam Fee US$185
Skills Tested: English Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing

Exam Name Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
Conducting Body Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Acceptance Law and Business schools in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
Types of Exams GRE General and GRE Subject
Mode of Exam At Home and In Person
Exam Fee US$205 to US$255 GRE Subject: US$150
Skills Tested: GRE General: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Critical Thinking & Analytical Writing. GRE Subject: Biology, Chemistry, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology

Exam Name Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Conducting Body The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Acceptance Graduate business schools and programs worldwide
Types of Exams GMAT Test Center and GMAT Online
Mode of Exam At a test center and online
Exam Fee US$250 (Price may also vary depending on the country)
Skills Tested: Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning

Exam Name Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Conducting Body Association of American Medical Colleges
Acceptance Medical schools in the US and Canada
Mode of Exam Computer-based
Exam Fee US$320
Skills Tested: Content Knowledge, Critical Analysis, Reasoning, Problem-solving

Exam Name Cambridge English Qualifications
Conducting Body Cambridge University
Acceptance Schools, general and higher education, businesses worldwide
Types of Exams Schools, general and higher education, businesses worldwide
Mode of Exam Paper and computer-based
Exam Fee Exam fees are set by Test centers and vary depending on the location. Expect to pay around €150 (USD 178)
Skills Tested: Content Knowledge, Critical Analysis, Reasoning, Problem-solving

Exam Name SAT Test
Conducting Body College Board
Acceptance Colleges and Universities Worldwide
Mode of Exam In person, paper-based
Exam Fee $52 for SAT $68 (SAT with Essay), $22 to $26 for SAT Subject Tests (per test), Students taking SAT outside the US may pay for additional fees
Skills Tested: Reading, Math, Writing, Language

Exam Name Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
Conducting Body Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
Acceptance All ABA-Accredited Law Schools
Types of Exams LSAT-Flex and LSAT
Mode of Exam Digital and Pen & Paper
Exam Fee LSAT: US$200, CAS: US$195
Skills Tested: Law school readiness: Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, and Writing

Exam Name Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI/OPIc)
Conducting Body Developed by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) but delivered by Language Testing International (LTI)
Acceptance Widely accepted
Mode of Exam OPI (via telephone conversation), OPIc (computer-based test)
Exam Fee OPI: $165, OPIc: $108
Skills Tested: Ability to speak and hold a conversation