1. Test Versions and Structure
 IELTS:                
Versions: IELTS offers two versions: Academic and General Training.
Academic: Designed for those applying for higher education or professional registration.
General Training: Focuses on broader social and workplace skills, often used for migration purposes.
Sections: Both versions have four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
 
 PTE:
Version: PTE offers only the Academic Test.
Sections: The PTE Academic Test includes three main parts: Speaking & Writing (combined), Reading, and Listening.
 
 2. Test Duration and Scheduling
IELTS:
Total Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Speaking Test: Often scheduled separately from the other sections, typically on a different day or time.
 
 PTE:
Total Duration: About 2 hours.
All Sections: Completed in a single sitting without separate scheduling for speaking.
 
 
 3. Scoring System
 IELTS:
Scale: Scores are reported on a 9band scale for each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) and an overall band score.
 
 PTE:
Scale: Scores are reported on a scale from 10 to 90 for each section, with an overall score as well.
 
 
 4. Administration
 IELTS:
Organizations: Administered by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English.
 
 PTE:
Organization: Administered by Pearson.
 
 5. Test Format (Paper vs. Computer)
 IELTS:
Format: Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are paper based. The Speaking test is conducted face-to-face with a live examiner.
 
 PTE:
Format: All sections are computer based, including the Speaking section, which involves recording responses into a microphone.
 
 6. Availability of Test Centres
 IELTS:
Number of Centres: Available at more than 1,200 test centres worldwide.
Frequency: Tests are generally offered multiple times a month.
 
 PTE:
Number of Centres: Available at over 350 test centres globally.
Frequency: Frequent test dates available throughout the year, often with more flexible scheduling.
 
 7. Speaking Test Format
 IELTS:
Format: Conducted in person with a live examiner in a one-on-one interview format.
 
 PTE:
Format: Conducted using a computer where test takers record their responses into a microphone.
 
 8. Question Types
 IELTS:
Variety: Features a range of question types, including short answer questions, multiple-choice, matching, and others.
 
 PTE:
Variety: Includes a variety of question types, such as multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, and reorder paragraphs.
 
 9. Acceptance and Recognition
 IELTS:
Acceptance: Widely accepted in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, and the US.
 
 PTE:
Acceptance: Increasingly accepted by institutions and governments, particularly in Australia and the UK.
 
 10. Results Reporting
 IELTS:
Availability: Results are typically available within 13 days from the test date.
 
 
PTE:
Availability: Results are generally available within 5 business days from the test date.
 
These points highlight the key differences between IELTS and PTE in terms of their structure, administration, and other aspects that might influence your choice between the two.