IELTS vs TOEFL for New Zealand: Which Test Should You Choose?
New Zealand visaImmigration New Zealand
- IELTS
- AcceptedAcademic or General Training
- TOEFL iBT
- Accepted
INZ accepts both IELTS and TOEFL iBT for skilled residence.
University Acceptance in New Zealand
All 8 New Zealand universities accept both IELTS and TOEFL. Typical requirements: IELTS 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80-90. Postgraduate programs may require IELTS 6.5-7.0.
Score Requirements in New Zealand
Skilled Migrant visa: IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 79+. University: IELTS 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL 80-90. Professional registration: IELTS 7.0+ depending on profession.
Typical published requirements. Programmes and visa routes change, so confirm yours on the official site.