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greenish.geekz ►really?? is ielts easier than ibt toefl???
maybe it sounds weird for you, guys ... but if i face someone else and forced to talk in english, my nervous get high then i hardly speak ... it's such a shame but i feel comfortable if i speak to computer maybe ...
but, i want to ask u ... which one is more needed in many countries, especially for scholarship applicantion??
thank a lot
Gbu
Hi there Greenish Geekz.
I would like to clear something here. When people talk about IELTS and TOEFL, as non-native speaker, we don't really get to say that one test is simply easier than the other. Both tests are standardized test. Therefore, it is up to you to decide which one you'd like to study. The first thing you have to do is to get overall feels - get familiar with the test format. Simulate each test once, without any preparation. Then, you might say for your self which test do you want to deal with.
Now let's discuss about scholarships in general. First, you can use both scores (IELTS or TOEFL iBT) to apply. Underline the words: just to apply. Most of Australian Universities prefer IELTS, in the other hand, American / European Universities tend to accept TOEFL primarily, or so some may said. However, this is not the most important point in obtaining a scholarship.
You need to gather a lot of information about what faculty / program from what university that you intend to apply. And don't forget, which scholarship are you planning to apply? Is it ADS, is it Fulbright? Is It Chevenings? Is it New Zealand Scholarships? Nuffic Neso? - You need to be really sure that the university you choose is covered by that scholarships.
So, the safest way is to take a look at the English requirement set by the faculty / university. And that will be your ultimate goal, in terms of language requirement. For example, some said that Harvard won't accept international students with less than 100 scores for TOEFL iBT.
In general, if you choose to study IELTS aim for band 7. And TOEFL iBT aim for 100 or more. That way your chance to get accepted will be appropriate since those are the usual scores requirement for postgraduate studies.
Last but not least, don't bother with institutional TOEFL with scores as high as 550 - 600 bla bla bla .. this kind of test should be stay safe n sound buried in the ground. Most universities or scholarship will only accept the real original iBT scores by ETS and IELTS by British Council / IDP / Cambridge Esol.
For more information about iBT TOEFL:
http://www.iief.or.id/index.php?%20%20option=com_content&task=view&id=73&Itemid=10
The Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
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Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said, Jakarta 12980
Tel. 021-8317330, Faks: 021-8317331
For more information about IELTS:
http://www.ialf.edu/
IALF Jakarta
Sentra Mulia Building, Ground Floor
Jl Rasuna Said Kav X-6 No. 8
Jakarta 12940
Tel. (62-21) 521-3350
If you need IELTS simulation, you should visit education expo held by agents. Usually they also held free simulation, TOEFL or IELTS, to attract prospective clients.
NB: You might also need to learn about GRE if you plan to go to America, or GMAT if you plan to do a postgraduate in Business.
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] 6,5 in listening and speaking [ i was a little bit out of focus during the listening and i was asked about sports in speaking which is absolutely not my field of interest haha ! ], 7,5 in reading and 5,5 in writing. I used to think that listening is my weakest point but it turned out that writing is. What score do you need to get if you're aiming for a diploma program overseas ? Is 6,5 good enough or should i retake the test ? 
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And thanks for the information. 
