If you are planning to study abroad but confused about the exams that you might have to take to join an international school, here’s your directory to the entrance exams you may have to register for.

• 1.    GRE
• The Graduate Record Examination is a test which is required for a graduate or a business degree worldwide. The test is offered as a computer based exam and aims to evaluate the applicant’s verbal reasoning, analytical writing, quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills. The exam is not specific to a particular topic and the cost to take the test varies on the country it is taken.
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• 2.    TOEFL
• TOEFL or the Test Of English as a Foreign Language is a test which is considered by many universities. This exam is to ensure English language proficiency among students who apply to English-speaking universities, especially for non-native students who wish to study abroad. The test evaluates the reading, listening, speaking and writing ability of the applicant. 
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• 3.    IELTS
• IELTS is International English Language Testing System and offers the academic version, which is mostly for students who aspire to complete their higher studies and the general training version which is mostly for non-academic purposes or gain work experience anywhere around the globe. This is a standardized test to assess the English aptitude of the applicant that measures listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
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• 4.    GMAT
• The Graduate Management Admission Test is a standard computer-based assessment criterion among many business schools worldwide. The exam includes quantitative section, verbal section, integrated reasoning and analytical writing assessment. This exam is taken by students who seek to graduate in management programs, including MBA, Master of Accountancy, and Master of Finance programs abroad.
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• 5.    SAT
• SAT is an exam taken for college admissions in the United States of America. Writing, mathematics and critical reading are the major topics the applicant will be assessed by the colleges. SAT is offered seven times a year and the main reason for the test is to assess the student’s readiness for college.
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• 6.    LSAT
• The Law School Admission Test is a half day exam which administered four times each year around the world. The exam is administered by the Law School Admission Council for students with good scores in reading comprehension, logical, and verbal reasoning proficiencies. It is a major part of the admission process in countries like United States, Canada, and Australia and is gaining popularity in other countries as well.
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• 7.    OET
• The Occupational English Test is an English language test for trained medical and health professionals. This exam is taken by people who are qualified to practice their profession in one country and wish to gain professional experience in another country which has an English speaking context. The test evaluates the language competency and is administered about ten times a year in over 40 locations around the world.
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• 8.    MCAT
• The Medical College Admission Test is a computer based exam for prospective medical students worldwide. Apart from scientific concepts and principles, the test is designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, written analysis and writing skills. Almost all medical schools consider the MCAT scores as a part of the admission process and this exam is offered over 25 times every year.
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• 9.    ACT
• The American College Testing is an examination for high school achievement and college admissions in the United States. English, mathematics, reading, science and optional writing test forms the structure of the test. This test is a multiple choice exam and has no negative marking for incorrect answers.
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• 10.  PTE
• The Pearson Test of English Academic is an English Language test mostly conducted to assess the proficiency of non-native English speakers. The test focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings through a computer based examination. The test will take about three hours to complete and students will receive their results within five working days.
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• Source: Yahoo