Exam Preparation
About IELTS:
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting one million tests globally, IELTS is the world’s most popular English testing system. IELTS is recognized by more than 6000 institutions across 120 countries.
How do I know if this is the right exam for me?
Can you . . .
- Want to study in college or university where the instruction is through English?
- Want to work for a professional body?
- Travel and work throughout the world?
If you answered yes to any of the above then the IELTS exam is the exam for you. IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
What will IELTS do for you?
Taking an IELTS test will help to open doors to international education and employment all over the globe. Moreover, candidates with high scores are particularly sought after by universities and employers in English-speaking countries.
IELTS tests are guaranteed to show your true ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking, in a way that is relevant to the real world.
IELTS is used as proof of your language ability for immigration purposes.
What is the IELTS test format?
The IELTS test has four parts – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You must do all four parts to receive an IELTS result. The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
IELTS is available in two test formats:
- Academic or General Training. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules but different Reading and Writing modules.
- Listening, Reading and Writing must be completed in one day. Depending on your test centre, the Speaking test may be offered on the same day or up to a week before or after the other parts.