{"id":452,"date":"2026-06-26T17:14:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T17:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aceaglobal.in\/blogs\/?p=452"},"modified":"2026-06-26T17:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T17:33:46","slug":"ielts-vs-pte-which-exam-should-indian-students-choose-for-europe-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aceaglobal.in\/blogs\/ielts-vs-pte-which-exam-should-indian-students-choose-for-europe-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS vs PTE: Which Exam Should Indian Students Choose for Europe in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"452\" class=\"elementor elementor-452\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8045f24 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8045f24\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6867a24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6867a24\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d406e39 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d406e39\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fb378f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7fb378f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aceaglobal.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-vs-PTE-for-Europe-Study-Visa-2026.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-453\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aceaglobal.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-vs-PTE-for-Europe-Study-Visa-2026.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aceaglobal.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-vs-PTE-for-Europe-Study-Visa-2026-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aceaglobal.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-vs-PTE-for-Europe-Study-Visa-2026-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aceaglobal.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-vs-PTE-for-Europe-Study-Visa-2026-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0ceaf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0ceaf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><p style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;\npage-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">IELTS vs PTE: Which Exam Should Indian Students Choose for Studying in Europe in 2026?<\/span><\/p><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e667736 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e667736\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are planning to study in Europe, one of the first decisions you will face is this: should you take IELTS or PTE?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ff76cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ff76cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoth exams test English language ability. Both are accepted by universities across Europe. But they work very differently, and the right choice depends on your strengths, your timeline, and the country you plan to study in.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-281ff7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"281ff7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis guide explains the key differences between IELTS and PTE to help Indian students make a confident, informed decision.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de40e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4de40e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:10.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">What is IELTS?<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 500;\"><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db17986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db17986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b81489d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b81489d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey facts:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18f4f1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18f4f1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Tests four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking<\/li><li>Score scale: Band 1 to Band 9<\/li><li>Available in two formats: paper-based and computer-based<\/li><li>Speaking test: conducted face-to-face with a certified examiner<\/li><li>Results available: within 13 days (paper) or 3 to 5 days (computer)<\/li><li>Score validity: 2 years<\/li><li>Exam fee in India: approximately INR 16,500 to INR 17,500<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525effd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"525effd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIELTS is one of the most widely recognized English language tests in the world. It is accepted by universities, governments, and immigration authorities across Europe, the UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b1206 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26b1206\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">What is PTE?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a35767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a35767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPTE stands for Pearson Test of English Academic. It is developed and managed by Pearson.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c80f77e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c80f77e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey facts:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f452d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21f452d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n \t<li>Tests four skills: Speaking and Writing (combined), Reading, and Listening<\/li>\n \t<li>Score scale: 10 to 90<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Fully computer-based (evaluated by artificial intelligence)<\/li>\n \t<li>No human examiner involvement<\/li>\n \t<li>Results available: within 48 hours in most cases<\/li>\n \t<li>Score validity: 2 years<\/li>\n \t<li>Exam fee in India: approximately INR 15,900 to INR 16,50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2595dd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2595dd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPTE is fully automated, which means there is no examiner subjectivity. Many students find this appealing because the scoring is consistent and results arrive quickly.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5880958 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5880958\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">IELTS vs PTE: Quick Comparison<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-945b05a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"945b05a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; background: #eff6ff; color: #1e40af; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; width: 28%;\">Factor<\/th><th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; background: #eff6ff; color: #1e40af; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;\">IELTS<\/th><th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; background: #eff6ff; color: #1e40af; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;\">PTE Academic<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Conducting Body<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">British Council \/ IDP \/ Cambridge<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Pearson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Test Format<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Paper or Computer<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Fully Computer-Based<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Speaking Test<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Face-to-face with examiner<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Recorded and AI-scored<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Test Duration<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Approx. 2 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Score Scale<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">1 to 9 (band score)<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">10 to 90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Result Time<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">3 to 13 days<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">48 hours (usually)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Score Validity<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">2 years<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Exam Fee (India)<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">INR 16,500 to INR 17,500<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">INR 15,900 to INR 16,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Acceptance in Europe<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Very high<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">High (growing)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e37d73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e37d73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; background: #eff6ff; color: #1e40af; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; width: 28%;\">Factor<\/th><th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; background: #eff6ff; color: #1e40af; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;\">IELTS<\/th><th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; background: #eff6ff; color: #1e40af; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;\">PTE Academic<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Acceptance for Canada PR<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Yes<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Acceptance for UK Visa<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Yes<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">Yes (Pearson is a UK VISA approved provider)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36e4153 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36e4153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Exam is Easier for Indian Students?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd298dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd298dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere is no definitive answer to this. Ease depends on your individual strengths.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59cfbd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59cfbd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">IELTS: What to Expect<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f93f814 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f93f814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe IELTS Reading and Writing sections are considered academic in nature. The reading passages can be long and complex. Writing requires structured essays and formal language.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a9add3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a9add3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Speaking section is a live conversation with an examiner. Some students find this natural and comfortable. Others feel nervous in an interview setting.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-892d1db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"892d1db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndian students who are comfortable speaking in English and prefer human interaction often perform well in IELTS.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d3b6f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d3b6f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">PTE: What to Expect<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be8e522 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be8e522\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPTE is entirely computer-based. There is no human examiner. The Speaking tasks involve recording your voice into a microphone. Some students find this easier because there is no pressure of being judged by a person in real time.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3984edc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3984edc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHowever, PTE includes unique question types such as &#8220;Repeat Sentence&#8221;, &#8220;Describe Image&#8221;, and &#8220;Re-order Paragraphs&#8221; that require specific practice strategies.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d18f0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d18f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndian students who are comfortable with computers and prefer a structured, predictable format often adapt well to PTE.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db55aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3db55aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>A practical observation:<\/strong> Many test prep professionals note that students who invest focused preparation time of 4 to 8 weeks perform well in either exam. The format matters less than consistent practice.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bda0abe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bda0abe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">Which Exam Can Be Prepared Faster?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c0a2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20c0a2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPTE results are available within 48 hours, and many students report being able to prepare for PTE in a shorter time once they understand the question types.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e6da60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e6da60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIELTS preparation typically takes 4 to 12 weeks depending on your current English level.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9968a98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9968a98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are working against a tight application deadline, PTE may offer a faster turnaround from exam date to result. You can also book PTE test slots with relatively short notice at most centers.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccb9581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ccb9581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">IELTS vs PTE: Acceptance Across European Countries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fe0974 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fe0974\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">Germany<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76a1d98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76a1d98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGermany is one of the most popular study destinations in Europe. Most German public universities teach in German, so international students joining German-taught programs may need language proficiency in German rather than English.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0696ecb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0696ecb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor English-taught master&#8217;s programs, IELTS is the most commonly accepted English test. PTE acceptance varies by institution and program. Always check the specific language requirements of your chosen university and program before booking your exam.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55eceee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55eceee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccording to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daad.de\/en\/\">DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)<\/a>, language requirements differ across institutions and degree levels.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f1ef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39f1ef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">Latvia and Lithuania (Baltic Countries)<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7484fb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7484fb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor Indian students eyeing Latvia and Lithuania, language barriers are lower than ever. Standardized tests like IELTS or PTE are no longer strictly mandatory across the board. If your previous degrees were taught entirely in English, you can often secure admission and process your visa using a Medium of Instruction (MOI) Certificate.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ceec95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ceec95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey score requirements:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e1f4a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e1f4a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Most Latvian universities require a minimum IELTS score of 5 for bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s programs<\/li><li>Riga Stradins University, University of Latvia, and Riga Technical University list IELTS as a standard requirement of 6 bands.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-773e1d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"773e1d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome institutions in Latvia and Lithuania also accept PTE Academic, but this varies by faculty and intake. It is important to confirm directly with the admissions office of your target university before making your exam decision.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b9e57b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b9e57b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">France, Sweden, and Finland<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6aeb9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6aeb9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrance, Sweden, and Finland are also destinations ACEA Global supports for Indian students.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f2e64e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f2e64e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>France: Most English-taught programs at French institutions accept IELTS. PTE is accepted at select institutions.<\/li><li>Sweden: Swedish universities broadly accept IELTS. PTE Academic is accepted at many institutions as well.<\/li><li>Finland: Finnish universities generally accept IELTS. PTE acceptance is growing but should be confirmed per institution.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d4e896 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d4e896\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn general, IELTS has broader recognition across European universities. PTE acceptance is expanding, but it is still advisable to verify with your specific institution.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f89d964 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f89d964\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">IELTS vs PTE for Canada and UK (Brief Note)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5d352b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5d352b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome Indian students plan to study in Europe first and then consider Canada or the UK for further study or career opportunities.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4356b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4356b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoth IELTS and PTE Academic are accepted for:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3354c31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3354c31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Canadian study permits and Express Entry immigration<\/li><li>UK student visas (Pearson PTE Academic is an approved Secure English Language Test)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-398eceb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"398eceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are planning a longer journey that includes Canada or the UK, both exams will serve you well. However, for Canada&#8217;s Express Entry immigration points system, IELTS General Training is typically used, not Academic. Make sure you select the correct version of the exam for your intended purpose.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7310372 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7310372\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">Score Requirements for European Universities<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee4e4cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee4e4cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMost English-taught programs at European universities require one of the following:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08393b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08393b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; background: #eff6ff; color: #1e40af; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; width: 36%;\">Score Level<\/th><th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; background: #eff6ff; color: #1e40af; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;\">IELTS Band<\/th><th style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; background: #eff6ff; color: #1e40af; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;\">PTE Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Minimum entry<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">6.0<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">50 to 55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Standard entry<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">6.5<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">58 to 62<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Competitive programs<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">7.0<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">65 to 70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500;\">Research \/ PhD programs<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">7.0 to 7.5<\/td><td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; color: #111827;\">65 to 79<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab7d084 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab7d084\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese ranges serve as a general guide. Always verify exact requirements on the university&#8217;s official admissions page before you apply.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d373e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d373e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">Cost Comparison<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b4c8e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b4c8e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoth exams are priced similarly in India:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0655df1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0655df1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>IELTS: INR 16,500 to INR 17,500 (varies by test center and format)<\/li><li>PTE Academic: INR 15,900 to INR 16,500 (approximately)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1db74a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1db74a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe price difference is not significant enough to be a deciding factor. Focus on which exam format suits your strengths and preparation style.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c44f9f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c44f9f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">Which Exam Should You Choose?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dddce52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dddce52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHere is a practical guide based on common student priorities:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcc4e58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcc4e58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Choose IELTS if you:<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a64f643 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a64f643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Are applying to universities in Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, or France where IELTS is explicitly required<\/li><li>Are comfortable in a face-to-face speaking interview<\/li><li>Have 6 to 12 weeks available for preparation<\/li><li>Prefer a widely recognized test with a long track record<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f43c019 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f43c019\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Choose PTE if you:<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29d6e6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29d6e6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Need results quickly (within 48 hours)<\/li><li>Are comfortable with computers and voice recording<\/li><li>Prefer consistent, AI-based scoring with no examiner variability<\/li><li>Are applying to universities that have confirmed PTE acceptance<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7050739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7050739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>The most important step:<\/strong> Check the language requirements page of every university you plan to apply to. Some institutions accept both. Others specify one exam only.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9236ee6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"9236ee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1530\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1530\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which is easier, IELTS or PTE for Indian students? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1530\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7769bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b7769bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fdacc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fdacc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere is no single answer. IELTS suits students who are comfortable with academic writing and face-to-face conversations. PTE suits students who prefer a fully computer-based format and quick results. Most Indian students can perform well in either exam with focused preparation of 4 to 8 weeks.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1531\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1531\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is PTE accepted for European universities? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1531\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f02d517 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f02d517\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bf3e0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bf3e0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, PTE Academic is accepted by many European universities. However, acceptance varies by institution and country. IELTS has broader recognition across Europe at present. Always confirm with your specific university before booking your exam.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1532\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1532\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long is an IELTS score valid for a study visa? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1532\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c0221 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b4c0221\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13644ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13644ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIELTS scores are valid for 2 years from the test date. Most universities and visa authorities require your score to be within this validity period at the time of application. Plan your exam date accordingly, especially if you are applying for an intake that is more than a year away.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1533\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1533\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which exam can be prepared faster? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1533\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c7ae1b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c7ae1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d83f54d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d83f54d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPTE generally offers a faster preparation-to-result cycle. Results are available within 48 hours, and many students prepare focused strategies for PTE in 3 to 6 weeks. IELTS preparation typically takes 4 to 12 weeks depending on your starting level. If you are working against a short deadline, PTE may be the more practical choice.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1534\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1534\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does ACEA Global offer IELTS and PTE guidance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1534\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3d88aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f3d88aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fecd73b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fecd73b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tACEA Global provides guidance on English language test requirements as part of the study abroad counseling process. Our counselors can help you understand which exam is required by your target university and country, and advise on how to plan your preparation timeline before applying. Speak with an ACEA Global counselor to understand your exam requirements based on your specific university shortlist.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a5b1f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a5b1f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2 style=\"margin-top:14.0pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;page-break-after:auto\"><span lang=\"EN\">Plan Your Study Abroad Journey<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-879b7af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"879b7af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChoosing the right English test is one part of a successful study abroad application. The next step is understanding your university options, visa requirements, and application timelines.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b921b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b921b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore international education opportunities with ACEA Global and speak with our counselors for guidance on your study abroad process.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b8ca43 e-con-full blogsidebar e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b8ca43\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dfdd0e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0dfdd0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cea5200 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cea5200\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d73fecc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d73fecc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Study Abroad<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13db84a elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"13db84a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4be7fe elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"a4be7fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Australia<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Canada<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Denmark<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Finland<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in France<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Germany<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Ireland<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Latvia<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Lithuania<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Netherlands<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Study in Sweden<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li 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