What is IELTS?
IELTS is an English language test used for study, migration, and employment. Every year, over three million people take our exam. IELTS is recognized by over 11,000 employers, universities, schools, and immigration authorities worldwide.
IELTS For Study
IELTS is recognized by more than 11,000 education and training providers worldwide.
IELTS Academic
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IELTS For Immigration
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IELTS General
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IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment.
It covers the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16. The Academic Reading and Writing tests assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on the results of these tests.
The General Training Reading and Writing tests are not designed to test the full range of formal language skills required for academic purposes, but emphasise basic survival skills in a broad social and educational context. General Training is suitable for candidates who are going to English-speaking countries to complete their secondary education, to undertake work experience or training programmes not at degree level, or for immigration purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand.It is the responsibility of the candidate to inform the test centre whether they wish to take the Academic or General Training Modules. Centres are not responsible for providing this information. The General Training Module is not offered at all test administrations.
IELTS Test Format
Candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests. There is a choice between Academic and General Training in the Reading and Writing tests. The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert user. The first three tests – Listening, Reading and Writing – must be completed in one day. There is no break between the tests. The Speaking test may be taken, at the discretion of the test centre, in the period seven days before or after the other tests.
A computerised version of IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing tests (CB IELTS) is available at selected centres, but all centres will continue to offer paper-based IELTS and candidates will be given the choice of the medium in which they wish to take the test.
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How To Do Test Preparation
To take preparation you have to test yourself with practice question, join as much as you can an online test, need to keep general english level up, and test out by computer delivered outputs.
Online Classes To pass the exam you must join the online class since it is a time of corona pandemic
Tutor Led Sessions In this session the tutor will instruct how to do and what is the best way to pass the exam easily.
Resource Material Your test center will give you some resources that you must read one by one
Preparing for the IELTS Test
It is not necessary to attend an IELTS preparation course though it is, of course, a good idea to prepare thoroughly for the test. An order form is given at the end of this Handbook for an Official IELTS Practice Materials pack. This includes a full practice test with an answer key and a CD of the Listening test and sample Speaking tests, so that candidates can get some idea of their level and familiarise themselves with the format of the test. There is also a wide range of published preparation materials.
Frequently asked Questions
On the day of the test, you must present the SAME VALID ID that you used to apply for the test. Only a Passport is accepted by IELTS. 2 pencils, an eraser, and a pencil sharpener with a canister, as well as your confirmation email.
You can have the option to choose. It is up to your choice whether you want to go for a paper-based exam or an online test.
13 days after you appear for your test, you'll receive your score through multiple modes i.e, text message, email or you could simply login to your IDP portal and check your score.
