Netherlands IELTS - Test choice

IELTS Academic is the safest, most universally accepted test across the UK, Singapore, the Netherlands, and Poland. TOEFL iBT is also broadly accepted everywhere, while PTE Academic acceptance varies by country and university, so verify it against each specific master's program before you register for a test.

IELTS Academic is your safest bet across all five countries, trusted by visa and admissions offices alike. TOEFL iBT is a strong backup. Typical Master's requirements run IELTS 6.5 to 7.0 in Germany, France, and the Netherlands, 6.5 in Ireland, and a slightly lower 6.0 to 6.5 in Italy.

Take IELTS Academic unless you have a specific reason for TOEFL: it's the more familiar choice for Indian applicants and is accepted everywhere on your list, including Trinity College Dublin and Dutch programs that typically ask for around IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.

Your daughter will almost certainly need IELTS or TOEFL for an English-taught Master's in the Netherlands, with no preference between the two tests, unless her Bachelor's was fully taught in English. The GRE is rarely required, mainly for selective Economics or Finance research programs.

Neither IELTS nor TOEFL is strictly mandatory on its own for the Netherlands. Universities require proof of English proficiency, and you can choose IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo. You may also get a full exemption if your prior education was entirely taught in English.