IELTS

IELTS overview

The IELTS test is developed to provide assessment on the English language proficiency in a fair, accurate and reliable manner. It has rigorous test design, development and validation processes. These processes verify that every version of the test is of a comparable level of difficulty, and that every test around the world provides valid and consistent results.

Test writers from different English-speaking countries develop IELTS content so it reflects real-life situations around the world and is unbiased and fair to all test takers, whatever their background.

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What is the IELTS™ Test?

  • The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication and instruction.
  • It is a compulsory exam for admission into universities and training programs in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Professional bodies, government agencies and immigration authorities also of these countries recognize the test.
  • IELTS is managed by three reputable, international organizations – British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL).
  • It covers four basic language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.
  • Administered at centers throughout the world

Top Countries Accepting IELTS Score

  • United Kingdom (UK)
  • United States of America (USA)
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Germany

Top Universities/colleges for IELTS

  • University of Toronto
  • McGill University
  • The University of British Columbia
  • University of Brimingham
  • The University of Manchester
  • The University of chicago
  • The University of Warwick
  • Northwestern University

There are two formats of the test – Academic and General Training.

Academic – Institutions of Higher and Further Education

The Academic format is, broadly speaking, for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or Institutions of Higher and Further Education. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on the results of the Academic test.

General Training – for school, work or migration

The General Training format focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts. It is typically for those who are going to English-speaking countries to do secondary education, work experience or training programs

It should be noted that certain professions require an Academic test result for registration and migration purposes.

  • Academic Training
  • Listening: 4 Sections, 40 questions and 30 minutes
  • Reading: 3 sections, 40 questions and 60 minutes
  • Writing: 2 tasks, 60 minutes
  • Speaking: 11-14 minutes
  • General Training
  • Listening: 4 Sections, 40 questions and 30 minutes
  • Reading: 3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes
  • Writing: 2 tasks, 60 minutes
  • Speaking: 11-14 minutes