Should I take the TOEFL test or the IELTS test?

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The TOEFL is more commonly accepted by American institutions, while the IELTS is more commonly accepted overseas, but many schools accept scores from either exam. ... Generally speaking, the majority of United States schools surveyed stated they preferred TOEFL scores over scores of other English-language...
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TheTOEFLis more commonly accepted by American institutions, while theIELTSis more commonly accepted overseas, but many schoolsacceptscores from either exam. ... Generally speaking, the majority of United States schools surveyed stated they preferredTOEFLscores over scores of other English-language tests. read less
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TOEFL or ielts both are English language proficiency tests and which one to choose merely depends on you. TOEFL is prevalent only in the USA whereas you ielts is almost accepted in all other countries. If you are planning for masters in the USA, then go for TOEFL.
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Both TOEFL and IELTS are taken by candidates to prove their English proficiency. The answer to the question is with you. Please tell your purpose of taking the exam, to which country are you planning to migrate or study?
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