IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an English language exam that is required if you want to study or work in a country where English is the main language of communication. World top countries with the best education system where IELTS is accepted for university admission are the USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. IELTS measures the ability of the candidate to communicate in the four basic English language skills like listening, reading, speaking and writing. The IELTS exam is conducted by the British Council, IDP Education and Cambridge English language assessment. Through this article we will give you all information about the IELTS exam. We will also help in preparation of different modules like reading, writing, listening and speaking.

There are two different ways to conduct the IELTS exam which is computer based IELTS and paper based IELTS.

1. Candidates who choose the IELTS computer-based test have to perform the listening, writing and reading section on the computer whereas the speaking test is conducted face to face by a professional IELTS examiner.

2. Candidates who choose the IELTS paper-based test have to perform the listening, writing and reading section on paper with either HB pencil or pen. Whereas, the speaking test is conducted face to face by a professional IELTS examiner.

Why IELTS exam required?

As we know IELTS exam is required for study as well as work purpose abroad in English speaking countries like Australia, UK, USA, New Zealand and Canada. IELTS is the only English language test approved by UK visas and immigration (UKVI) for visa applicants applying both outside and inside the UK. IELTS is very important while you want to study or work in English speaking countries because the foreign universities and visa authorities need to be sure that you will not have any communication issue while you are staying in the country. Through IELTS score you can show your good understanding and strong command of English language and that is why your overall IELTS band score are so important. Many students have common doubt about IELTS is the compulsory exam or not. IELTS is not compulsory in all university’s admission. But remember that if you don’t give IELTS exam your chance of getting student visa might suffer. So, it is safer to appear in IELTS and aim to score at least 6 band overall.

You can take the IELTS exam with IDP. The British council and IDP global schedule for test dates 48 days per year. IELTS has become leader in area of international higher education. It is accepted in 100% of universities in UK and Australia. Also, it is accepted in more than 11000 organization in more than 140 countries.

Two types of IELTS exam

1.             IELTS academic

The IELTS academic test is suitable for those who want to study in an English-speaking country. This test assesses your English language proficiency at an academic level to determine whether you are ready to study an undergraduate and postgraduate level.

2.            IELTS general training.

The IELTS General test is for those who wish to migrate to a major English-speaking country. The IELTS general test is suitable for those who want to study below degree level.  This test is also for those candidates who want to gain work experience in a country where English is the main language.

IELTS Eligibility

IELTS can be applied by anyone irrespectively of age gender, religious and nationality.

Age Limit

There is no age limit for IELTS exam.

Education Eligibility

There is no IELTS eligibility criteria set by the IDP or British Council. Anyone who want to study abroad and want to work abroad can attempt IELTS exam. However, candidate should always check the eligibility criteria set by the educational institutions or organization where they can apply. 

IELTS Registration

·       Register online and pay the test fee

·       Log on to www.ieltsidpindia.com

·       Select the option "Register for IELTS"

·       Select your test date and test city (you will see the seat availability status)

·       Complete the online application form

Pay the test fee using a valid credit card (Master / Visa)

Once your registration is complete, you will see a confirmation on your computer screen (you may print and keep this with you for future reference). A copy of the confirmation will also be sent in hard copy or on your registered email address

You’ll need to courier a photocopy of your Passport (first and last page), and any observation pages to the IDP Head Office (address provided below). Failing which you will NOT be allowed to sit the test. Candidates need to carry original passport on test day.

IELTS Exam Fees

IELTS exam fees is 15,500 in India.

IELTS Exam Syllabus

IELTS Syllabus includes four sections, Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Students get marked on these four sections and get the IELTS total score as well. Aspirants show know how to approach each section of the IELTS. The total score is the sum of the scores in the four skill areas. The total test duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

How is IELTS Scored?

IELTS is designed to assess English language skills at all levels. Your total IELTS score will be a combination of the band scores from the four sections. You will receive IELTS scores based on each of the four skills on a band of 1 – 9, and you will also be awarded an overall band score. You can score whole (example 5.0, 6.0, 7.0) or half (example 5.5, 6.5, 7.5) bands in each part of the test. You need to have some idea about how the scoring pattern works to better understand how your IELTS score will be calculated.

How to get your IELTS Exam Result?

Once you are done with the IELTS, then comes your wait for the result. The good thing about these exams is that the results are usually declared within a fortnight. In this case, if you have given the computer-based exam, your results will be declared within 3-5 days or within a week.

Offline Mode: For offline or paper-based tests, you will receive your results within 13 calendar days from the day of your exam.

Online Mode: Candidates will receive the results of computer-delivered tests within 3-5 days. On the day of your result, you will receive an intimation from your Test Centre about the results. You can simply log in with your ID, password, passport number, and test date information to view your result. From the time of declaration of result, your results will be available online for the next 28 days.

IELTS Band Score

The table mentioned below shows how to read the IELTS score banding

Band	Skill Level	Meaning
Band 9	Expert user	Has fully operational command of the language
Band 8	Very good user	Fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies
Band 7	Good user	Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies and misunderstandings in some situations
Band 6	Competent user	Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations
Band 5	Modest user	Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes
Band 4	Limited user	Have frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language
Band 3	Extremely limited user	Conveys and understands the only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns occur in communication
Band 2	Intermittent user	Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English
Band 1	Non-user	Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words

 

 

 

IELTS Score validity period

From the time you obtain your IELTS result, your IELTS score is valid for two years.

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