IELTS

Test Overview

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test used to measure the English language skills of non-native English speakers. In many English-speaking nations, it is generally acknowledged and accepted by academic institutions, employers, and immigration officials.

The four sections of the IELTS exam

Listening

Your ability to comprehend spoken English in a variety of professional and academic settings will be tested in the listening portion. 40 questions and four recordings will be played for you to listen to. You must pay close attention and take notes because the recordings are only played once. You will be given approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes' transfer time) to complete the task.

Reading

Your comprehension of written English in a range of academic and everyday situations will be tested in the Reading portion. 40 questions and three lengthy texts must be read and answered. The texts cover a range of subjects and have varying degrees of difficulty. You will be given 60 minutes to complete the task.

Writing

Your proficiency in writing in a range of scenarios in English is tested in the Writing part. You will be required to write two essays: one academic and one task-based. You will be given 60 minutes to complete the task.

Speaking

Your ability to effectively communicate in spoken English is put to the test in the Speaking portion. A 15-minute conversation with the examiner will take place. The conversation will cover a range of subjects, and the examiner will ask you to do a range of tasks, like describing a graph, expressing an opinion on a subject, or talking about a problem.

Benefits of IELTS

Validity of IELTS

Scores are valid for 2 years

Criteria

A few of the prerequisites for taking the IELTS exam include:

You must be at least 16 years old on the test day

An up-to-date passport is necessary.

Payment of the registration fee is required

It is necessary to be able to understand and follow English instructions

BOOKING

Requirements for Booking IELTS

Valid Identification

Choose the Correct Test Type

Find a Test Centre

Registration and Payment

Test Fee

Test Date Confirmation

MATERIALS

Specific Materials Required to bring to the exam

Passport

Test Confirmation

Stationery

Face Mask (COVID)

LEARNING

Cultivating a Community of Lifelong Learners

When preparing for an exam it's essential to bring the necessary materials to ensure you have everything you need to complete the exam successfully.

Time slots and dates to book the test

The test takes place three times during the day, four times per month, and 48 times a year.

Exam Duration

The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

How long will it take to get the results

The results for the IELTS on-paper test will be posted online at 12:00 GMT on the 13th day following the exam. While IELTS on a computer takes approximately three to four days to release.