International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Exam
About IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System), the world’s proven English language test. It is one of the pioneers of four skills English language testing for over 25 years ago, and continues to set the standard for English language testing today. It is accepted worldwide as an evidence of English language proficiency by over 10,000 organizations.
IELTS is recognized as a secure, valid and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration and professional accreditation.
IELTS is jointly owned by British Council & IDP ,through more than 1,100 test centers and locations in over 140 countries.
IELTS GENERAL
IELTS ACEDAMIC
General Facts
- Date and FrequencyIELTS test dates are offered upto 4 times in a month making a total of 48 fixed test dates in one calendar year. The availability of IELTS dates in India may differ for the Academic and General Training module.
- Center and Admit CardThe IELTS Exam is offered across more than 50 test city locations in India. There is no admit card provided for IELTS.
- ResultIELTS Exam results are released 13 calendar days after the test for the paper based and 5-7 calendar days for computer based test. The candidate will receive only ONE original Test Report Form (TRF).
Sections
There are two formats for IELTS:
Listening, Reading and Writing test is taken on the same day, one after the other, without any break in between. The speaking test may either on the same day or any day upto a week before or after the test date.
The total test time is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Reading
60 Minutes
The Reading section consists of questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose.
Speaking
15-20 Minutes
There are three parts to this section. The examiner will ask general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests. In the next part, you will be given a card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. The examiner will then ask few questions on the same topic.
Writing
60 Minutes
Topics are of general interest and there are two tasks. In the first one, a graph, table, chart or diagram will be presented and you will have to describe, summarise or explain the information in your own words. In the second task, you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. Responses to both tasks must be in a formal style.
Listening
30 Minutes
You will have to listen to four recordings and then answer the questions asked. The recordings are of native English speakers and the duration of the test is 30 minutes.
Fees
IELTS Exam Registration Process
Go to the official website for IELTS in India
Select your test date and test city
Complete the online application form
Pay the test fee by credit card
Get instant seat booking and acknowledgement
FAQ
IELTS is accepted by over 11,000 organizations in more than 140 countries. These include:
– universities, schools, colleges, and training organizations
– government departments and immigration authorities
– professional and industry associations
– multinational companies and employers.
| General | Academic |
| Accredited for daily use of language and is mostly applicable in cases of immigration | Usually taken by students planning for education abroad or professionals who are exploring work opportunities overseas. |
| IELTS band score | Skill level | Description |
| 9 | Expert | You are an expert user and have operational command of the language. You use the English language fluently and accurately. |
| 8 | Very good | You are very good and have operational command of the English language. You may misunderstand in certain unfamiliar situations. |
| 7 | Good | You are a good user and has a good command of the English language with occasional inaccuracies. |
| 6 | Competent user | You are a competent user and has an effective command of the English language with some inaccuracies and inappropriate usage in certain situations.. |
| 5 | Modest user | You are a modest user with partial command of the language and can handle basic communication in your field. |
| 4 | Limitesd user | You are a limited user and can understant the language in familiar situations only |
| 3 | Extremely limited user | With repeated breakdowns in communication. You understand only the only general meaning in very familiar situations. |
| 2 | Intermittent | The test taker has great difficulty in understanding spoken and written English. |
| 1 | Non-user | The test taker cannot use the English language except a few isolated words. |
| 0 | Did not attmept the test | The test taker did not answer the questions. |
