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The International English Language Testing System is a Standardised Test, accessible in either Paper-based or Computer-based. The collaboration of the International Development program of Australian Colleges and universities, well known as IDP Australia, along with Cambridge Assessment English board which is a non-teaching department of Cambridge University, and the British Council organisation designed The International English Language Testing System which delivers today's IELTS. Who seeks to Study, Work, and Immigration globally where English is regarded as the significant language of Communication, IELTS is precisely designed to appraise the language skills ability of candidates in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing, and it is pre-requisite for admittance to university in the United Kingdom (UK) and various countries: USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.

Who prefers it?

In many countries, IELTS is recognised by Institutions and employers, inclusive of UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. It is more globally recognised by more than Ten thousand universities, schools, employers, Immigration authorities, other government agencies, and by professional bodies inclusive of 3400 institutions in the USA. More than 3 million per year take the IELTS Test.

What is the design of IELTS Test?
  • IELTS is designed with two non-specalised patterns: Listening and speaking, and two specalised patterns: Reading and writing.
  • IELTS validity is 24 months from the date mentioned on Test Report Form (TRF). Test takers can take IELTS Academic 4 times in a month up to 48 times in a year. Test takers can take IELTS General 24 times in a year.
  • Applicants can take Two types of IELTS Tests: IELTS Academic Test, and IELTS General Test. Applicants can take any one of the Tests based on their requirement.
Applicants must ensure before taking IELTS Test because it varies as below:
  • Applicants who opt to study: under graduation and graduation at college, and university level education in a Native English Speaking country or go for professional registry, seek IELTS academic Training module. If the course is taught in English, non-English speaking countries as well consider the IELTS Test score in some universities.
  • Applicants who opt to work, traineeship, pursue secondary schooling (applying to pursue below degree level includes English-speaking school or college), or Immigrant to an English-origin country like UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, seek IELTS General Training module.
  • But both Academic and General Training modules of the Test applicants perform the identical Listening and Speaking Sections.
  • The contrast among the Academic module and General module Trainings is with reading and writing patterns. The reading and writing patterns of the respective modules varies in content, context and intention of tasks, and the rest of the modules' features are identical in terms of time allocation, questions to be answered, and modules’ score band.
This Test comprises Four Sections:
  • Duration of the Test : 2 hours 45 minutes.
  • Listening - 4 sections, 40 Questions, 30 minutes time.
  • Speaking - Interview, 15 minutes time.
  • Reading - disparate for Academic Training and General Training - 3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes time.
  • Writing - disparate for Academic Training and General Training - 2 pieces of writing, 60 minutes time.
  • Certified IELTS examiners evaluate performances of applicants. The British Council (UK) or IDP (Australia) approve these examiners who are recruited by respective Test Centers. Cambridge Assessment English scrutinizes all answers sheets after evaluation.
  • Every section performance ranges from 0-9 band scale with whole and half bands increment. In the IELTS band score, band ‘0’ refers to did not attempt the test, band '1' refers to lowest, and band ‘9’ refers to Expert user.
  • IELTS Test scores in Listening, Academic Reading, and General Reading are measured based on number of questions-answered out of 40 questions. With the help of Band score conversion table, applicants are rated out of 9-band scale.
  • Speaking Test may be conducted on the same day along with other three sections or up to seven days prior to the Test date or after Test date.
  • IELTS Test for Listening section, Reading section, and Writing section are completed on the same day ,without intervals in between.
  • Speaking Test is an oral interview of 11-14 minutes, between Test takers and examiner. Speaking Test is same for both IELTS Academic and General Tests. Assessed Test-takers Speaking ability in three stages.

First Stage lasts in- between 4 to 5 minutes, assessed on general topics, about family, interests, work, education, future goals.

Second stage lasts in two minutes only but distinct question offered on a card with one minute time for preparation prior speaking for two minutes. Prior to finishing this section Test-takers are assessed based on one or two questions on the given topic.

Final stage lasts in- between 4 to 5 minutes, assessed on questions based on earlier second stage topic itself but with more elaborate ideas.

  • Examiner assesses applicants’ spoken English skills with recorded monitoring proof, for re-checking in case of any appeals by applicants against score band.
IELTS Test on Paper:

Paper based Test is examined at authorised official Test centers chosen by Test-takers where applicants are assessed on sections:

Listening Test Format:

(Duration:30 minutes)

Applicants can listen four audio recordings of native speakers based on them attempt consecutive questions.

Listening section is same for both IELTS Academic and General Tests.

Part 1: A dialogue between two native English speakers laid in an everyday general community-based issue.

Part 2: A soliloquy laid in a everyday general community-based issue, a lecture about local community issues.

Part 3: A dialogue setup within four people regarding an academic context or educational training. For instance: an institution tutor and a student conversation on a course work.

Part 4: A soliloquy on an academic topic, e.g. an institution lecture.

Reading Test classified into:

(Duration: 30 minutes)

Academic Training:

  • This section comprises 40 questions in 60 minutes, designed to examine a vast range of reading abilities.
  • This section includes three lengthy passages which range from illustrative and realistic to the digressive and analytic. Tasks are selected from books, magazines, newspapers, and journals.

General Training:

  • This section comprises 40 questions in 60 minutes, designed to examine a vast range of reading abilities.
  • This section includes three tasks: Task 1 perhaps contains two or three or more shorter texts, task 2 contains two texts, and task 3 consists of one long text. Tasks are selected from advertisements, notices, company guidelines, books, magazines, newspapers. In an English-speaking environment these kinds of materials are likely to encounter.
Writing Test Format:

(Duration: 60 minutes)

Academic Training:

This section comprises of 2 tasks, should complete within 60 minutes, designed to Test wide range of writing skills.

  • Tasks are in general attraction to, and appropriate to, applicants joining undergraduate and post graduate programs or looking for professional registry.
  • Task 1 is exhibited through a diagram, chart, table, and graph and questioned tonarrate, summarise or describe the information in applicants' own words.
  • In task 2 applicants are supposed to compose an essay writing in reply to an argument, opinion or problem. Reply to multiple tasks should in a formal format.

General Training:

This section comprises of 2 tasks, should complete within 60 minutes, designed to Test wide range of writing skills.

Tasks are in general attraction to, and appropriate for, test takers who opt to work, traineeship, pursue secondary schooling, or Immigrant to an English speaking country.

  • Task 1 is exhibited through a circumstance and questioned to compose a letter seeking details or describing the circumstance.
  • In task 2 applicants are supposed to write an essay in reply to an argument , opinion or problem. The essay should be justly personal format.
IELTS on Computer:
  • Applicants can opt either IELTS Paper delivered Test or Computer delivered Test. Same as Paper delivered Test, applicants Computer delivered Test comprised of Listening section, Reading section, and Writing section. However, Speaking Test is an oral interaction between applicants and examiners. IELTS on computer-based Test is flexible with more Test dates available at convenient time for applicants, and they will receive Test scores within 3 days to 5days only.
  • In all aspects, Paper based Test and Computer based Test comprised of exact pattern in terms of timing, content, Test report form and Question types.
  • In IELTS Test, slightly Test time differs between computers based Test and paper based test in listening section because in paper based Test applicants are supposed to transfer their answers to answer sheet. While answering on a computer based Test, this step becomes redundant. Listening Test time between 30-34 minutes.

IELTS on Computer is currently available in: India.

Level required for admissions:

Just more than half (51%) of applicants take IELTS for higher education in abroad countries. According to institutions and by courses IELTS minimum scores vary.

  • Most top ranked USA institutions require a minimum score of around 7.0.
  • Most top ranked UK institutions require a minimum score of 6.5-7.0.
  • Most top ranked Canadian institutions require a minimum score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 in each module.
  • Most top ranked Australian institutions require a minimum score of 6.5 with no band less than 5.5. According to the university precise requirements depend.
IELTS for Migration:

Countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and UK accept IELTS as evidence of English language proficiency for migration.

Every country places its own IELTS criteria. Depending on applicants' visa requirements, The IELTS Test scores vary with pertaining countries' Immigration when they apply for work or permanent settlement visas.

Australia:

For many visa categories, and for permanent residence visa ,The department of Home Affairs accepts IELTS Test score. Certain Australian Professional organisations and accrediting bodies required IELTS Test scores.

For Australian immigration band score' 6 'is the minimum IELTS score.

Canada:

The IELTS Test score evidence is considered for work visa and permanent Residency visa in Canada. The minimum score requirement depends on applicants' visa type, so applicants must ensure with the organisations.

New Zealand:

For Skilled Migrants visas, Investor visas, Entrepreneur, residence from work, and parent categories required IELTS Test score as evidence of English proficiency to New Zealand Immigration.

The IELTS band score '6.5' is minimum for New Zealand Immigration.

UK:

The IELTS Test score evidence is considered for work visa and permanent Residency visa in United Kingdom.

The minimum IELTS band score varies from 4 to 7 for UK Immigration.

Video-Call Test for Speaking section:
  • IELTS group providing applicants more flexibility, IELTS Test centers delivering IELTS Speaking section through High-Definition video calls. This facility is to improve more access of IELTS Test globally.
  • In all aspects, the IELTS speaking section is same in multiple paper based test and
  • Computer based test inclusive of Test at IELTS official test centers. Test delivers real-time, real-life; two-way interaction with IELTS Examiner, but it is conducted at selected test centers.
IELTS Test Fees:
  • IELTS Academic ( Paper based / Computer based) Test Registration Fee:14000 INR
  • IELTS UKVI Test Registration Fee :15100 INR
  • IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) Test Registration Fee :13940 INR
Payments:
  • Payments can be done through Credit Card , Debit Card, Net banking, Demand Draft, Bank deposit.
Eligible Identity Document:
  • A valid Passport Book not more than 10 years old.
How to register for IELTS Test:
  • IELTS is fast and effortless for applicants’ registration.
  • Applicants should find nearest official IELTS Test center.
  • Around 140 countries, The IELTS Test centers are more than 1600, so applicants can be assured to have one near them.
  • Applicants can do registration and payment through Online, or they have to, download application form for print, complete, and submit at applicants’ feasible official IELTS Test center.
  • While applicants register through online ensure to fill according to their valid Passport ; same passport scanned copy should be uploaded and shown on Test day with validity.
  • Applicants’ should not forget to provide a valid identity document (a valid passport book) copy at the time of their application submission at official Test center. Same identity document in original should be presented on the day of IELTS Test.
  • Official IELTS Test center will send applicants a written confirmation of the date and time of their Test once applicants’ applications have been processed. Speaking Test may be conducted on the same day along with other three sections or up to seven days prior to the Test date or after Test date. Applicants’ test center will inform speaking test date.
  • For further information applicants can contact their official Test center or download, Information for Candidates booklet via online.
Special arrangements:

If Test takers are required any special arrangements in case of difficulties such as Learning difficulties, hearing difficulties, visual difficulties, medical provisions or infant feeding, so The IELTS provides a comprehensive favor for Test takers in prior notice to the Test centers.

Results:

Results depend on whether applicants taken an IELTS paper-based Test or Computer-based Test.

  • If applicants taken Paper-based Test(PBT), applicants’ Test scores Reports will be available within 13 days after the Test day. Applicants can check results from British Council network, IDP IELTS Australia network, and IELTS USA network, for all IELTS Test results.
  • For Computer-based Test(CBT), applicants receive their Test scores results within 3 to 5 days after their Test date.
  • Applicants receive one copy of their IELTS Test score report card, or two copies in case of applying to Canada (IRCC). Applicants can opt to receive by post or in person of their Test report copy.
  • Applicants can view their Test Results Online up to 28days.(This can’t be produced as an official confirmation of their performance to any one)
  • Respective IELTS Test center of applicants will issue a link to view online results.
  • Through Enquiry on Results (EOR) service, applicants can request for review of their score(s) if they are not happy with their results. Depending on several reasons inclusive of number of sections applied for revaluation, results will be available in 2 to 21 days or else response not received; they should contact their test center. If there is change in their score band after EOR, the full fee paid for EOR is refunded.
Designated Institutions/Organisations receive results:
  • While applicants register their Test, They can opt to send their IELTS scores result up to 5 organisations free of cost. If applicants fulfil additional charges, further designated institutions / organisations will receive their Test scores report. After Test date, with the help of Test center, applicants can send additional IELTS scores results.
Overall band score:

The overall band score is calculated based on individual four sections: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing; average of four sections scores implies overall band score out of 9 band. When converting to total band score if average ends at 0.25 which will be rounded up at 0.5(half band) , again if average ends at 0.75 which will be rounded up at 1.0(whole band).

The following tables show number of questions to be answered correctly to score certain band in Listening section, Academic Reading section and General Reading section.

Listening:
To gain Test Score Number of correct answers out of 40 questions
Band 5 16
Band 6 23
Band 7 30
Band 8 35
General Reading:
To gain Test Score Number of correct answers out of 40 questions
Band 4 15
Band 5 23
Band 6 30
Band 7 34
Band 8 38
How to Reschedule / Cancel:
  • Applicants can change their Test date chosen at the time of registration based on certain terms and conditions; request to be submitted at least five weeks prior to the Test date.
  • In case of health illness or medical conditions with a valid medical certificate, applicants can reschedule within five week of the original Test date as well.
  • Applicants are allowed to reschedule Test date only once; applicants new Test date must be within three months from the original registered date. Consequently, reschedule/ cancellation fee of minimum amount is applicable.
  • Requests for reschedule can be done through online from their account and for offline rescheduling, applicants have to download form from IELTS official website then fill it and mail to the address mentioned on the form.
  • If applicants cancel their IELTS Test five weeks prior to the registered Test date, applicants receive refund after the deduction of an administrative charge for reschedule/ cancellation of 3500INR (Inclusive of all taxes).
Change of Test center:

If applicants want to change Test center venue, date, and time, they can send an e-mail to test conducting body five weeks prior to the registered Test date . whether it is possible to change venue, date, and time , applicants receive acknowledgement mail confirmation from IELTS authorities.

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