ABOUT IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a set of tests meant to assist you in working, studying, or migrating to a country where English is the primary language such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, Ireland and Sweden.
During the test, your abilities to listen, read, write, and communicate in English are evaluated. The IELTS exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 9.
IELTS is jointly owned by The Cambridge University, British Council and IDP
Why should you take IELTS?
You must be able to demonstrate a high level of English language competence if you want to work, reside, or study in an English-speaking country.
The ability to speak in the native language of the nation where you want to work or study offers numerous advantages. It is also necessary for employment prospects and community integration.
IELTS is the most widely used test for people who want to move to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. More than 11,000 universities, schools, and immigration agencies around the world recognize it.
What IELTS score should
I aim for?
The higher your IELTS score, the better your understanding and ability to communicate in English is. IELTS score criteria will vary by immigration bodies, universities workplaces, or institutions. The score you need will vary depending on whether you want to work or study in the country.
Why was IELTS created?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) was created to give a fair and accurate assessment of English language proficiency.
Language experts from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States create the test questions. The test covers four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Selecting the Correct Test
IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training are the two examinations available. The test you take should be tailored to your objectives.
IELTS Academic – determines if your English language proficiency is appropriate for an academic setting. It examines whether you’re ready to begin training or studying by reflecting characteristics of academic language.
IELTS General Training – assesses English language ability in a real-world setting. Both working and social circumstances are reflected in the tasks and tests.
You may need to take the IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Academic or General Training or the IELTS for Life Skills test to support a UK visa application to work, live, or study in the UK.
IELTS TEST FORMAT
Test takers who are familiar with the IELTS format have an advantage. Make sure you understand how the IELTS test works.
IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training are the two examinations available. Both exams are assessed in the same manner.
On the same day, you’ll take the first three components of the test in the following order: Listening, Reading, and Writing (there are no breaks between these tests). Your Speaking test will be held either one-two days prior to the main test day or one-two days subsequent to the main test day
Listening
30 min
4 Parts
40 Questions
Reading
60 min
3 Passages
40 Questions
Writing
60 min
Task 1 - 20 min
Task 2 - 40 min
Speaking
15 min
3 Parts
IELTS Band Score
