IELTS and TOEFL are both English proficiency tests, but their levels are different. IELTS is mainly used for studying abroad, while TOEFL is an exam for entering American university courses. So the level of IELTS is higher than TOEFL.

IELTS test mainly examines students' English listening, reading, writing and speaking ability, while TOEFL test mainly examines students' listening and reading level. IELTS is more difficult than TOEFL, because IELTS involves more subjects and takes longer.

In addition, the IELTS scoring standard is stricter, while the TOEFL scoring standard is looser, so the IELTS level is higher. When students prepare to study abroad, IELTS is one of their most important exams, while TOEFL is a compulsory exam for entering American university courses.

In short, the level of IELTS is higher than that of TOEFL, which covers more subjects, takes longer and has stricter grading standards. Therefore, students should give priority to IELTS when preparing to study abroad.

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Exams with a higher level than TOEFL IELTS are:

1. International Diploma Examination (IB): International Diploma Examination (IB) is an international examination for senior high school students organized by IBO, an international diploma organization, to evaluate students' academic ability and comprehensive quality.

2. general certificate of education advanced level examinations (GCE):GCE is an international examination for senior high school students, which is organized by the British Examinations Board (UKEA) to evaluate students' academic ability and comprehensive quality.

3. general certificate of education advanced level examinations (SAT): SAT is an international test for senior high school students organized by College Board of American College Entrance Examination Committee, aiming at evaluating students' academic ability and comprehensive quality.

4. general certificate of education advanced level examinations (ACT): ACT is an international examination for senior high school students organized by College Board of American College Entrance Examination Committee, aiming at evaluating students' academic ability and comprehensive quality.