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IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication

The exam is taken by millions all across the world as it is one of the most widely accepted tests for English proficiency. It uses a 9-band scale to identify levels of proficiency, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9).

There are 2 types of tests: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training The IELTS Academic is for people applying to study abroad for higher education or professional registration, and IELTS General Training for those migrating to Australia, Canada and the UK, or applying for secondary education, training programmes and work experience in an English-speaking environment. Both versions provide a valid and accurate assessment of the four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing And Speaking.

The IELTS test assesses your abilities in listening, reading, writing and speaking – in less than three hours.

In IELTS Academic and General Training, the Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take.

The Listening, Reading and Writing sections of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them.

The Speaking section, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. Your test center will inform you about that.

The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes

IELTS can be taken on Paper or Computer

Paper-based IELTS

This test is a written test with the question papers and answer sheets provided for the Reading, Listening and Writing tests in an official IELTS test center. Test takers will write their answers in either pen or HB-pencils. The Speaking test is carried out face-to-face with a trained IELTS examiner.

Computer-delivered IELTS

This test is a computer based test and the Reading, Listening and Writing tests appear in front of a computer with the questions presented on the screen in an official IELTS test center. The test takers then submit their answers through the use of a keyboard and a mouse. The Speaking test is not on the computer and is carried out face-to-face with a trained IELTS examiner.

IELTS results are reported on a 9-band scale

Band score	Skill level	Description
9	Expert user	The test taker has a fully operational command of the language. Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding.
8	Very good user	The test taker has a fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex and detailed argumentation well.
7	Good User	The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning.
6	Competent user	The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. They can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5	Modest user	The test taker has a partial command of the language and copes with overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many mistakes. They should be able to handle basic communication in their own field.
4	Limited user	The test taker's basic competence is limited to familiar situations. They frequently show problems in understanding and expression. They are not able to use complex language.
3	Extremely limited user	The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication.
2	Intermittent user	The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
1	Non-user	The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words.
0	Did not attempt the test	The test taker did not answer the questions.

IELTS Results are valid for upto 2 years, although it depends on each organization to set the validity according to their needs.

Getting your results

Paper-based IELTS: If you’ve taken a paper-based test, your Test Report Form will be available 13 days after you complete the test. Computer-delivered IELTS: If you have taken a computer-delivered test , your results will be available between 5 and 7 days after your test.

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