It is an unequivocal fact that the knowledge of English language is an essential pre-requisite for all purposes, be it for study, work or to migrate anywhere in the world, as English is the most practised international language of the world. PATHE Academy is therefore pleased to offer its guidance to whomever desires of updating his or her knowledge of English through IELTS / TOEFL / ESOL programmes.

IELTS - (International English Language Testing System) is a test designed to access the English language proficiency of those who aspire to proceed for study, work or migration to countries where English is used as the language of communication.

Over 6000 educational institutions, agencies and professional bodies throughout the world accept IELTS as a trusted and valid indicator of one's English language proficiency. While IELTS is essentially the primary English language entry requirement for UK, Australia and New Zealand, it is increasingly recognized in the USA and Canada and also throughout Europe, especially in a number of countries where study courses are conducted in English.

TOEFL - (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a test to evaluate the English language proficiency of such aspirants whose native language was anything other than English. The TOEFL test measures your knowledge of the English language and it gives you the opportunity to prove your ability to communicate in English.

TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 7000 colleges, universities and licensing agencies in over 130 countries. It is believed that TOEFL scores are more accepted than any other English language proficiency scores in the world. Thus, if you are planning to study abroad TOEFL is the best test that can take you anywhere.

ESOL - (English for Speakers of Other Languages) International Diploma in English is a combination of City & Guilds International ESOL (8984) and International Spoken ESOL (8985) assessing all four language skills : listening, speaking, reading and writing. The diploma can be taken at six levels of which the upper levels are recognized by many English speaking universities for entry purposes.
ESOL will help one to demonstrate his or her ability to communicate in English, enabling them to study or work in English speaking countries. It is equal to IELTS in essence but is of permanent value and does not invalidate in a given period of time as happens in the case of IELTS.

Why IELTS / TOEFL / ESOL @ Pathe Academy
Pathe Academy is a pioneer and leading private sector educational institution providing tertiary and higher education in Sri Lanka and is also an accredited IELTS Centre, fully accredited iBT TOEFL Test Centre and also an ESOL Test Centre. Please feel free to contact us for any further information and / or clarification.