Why IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with over 3 million tests taken in the last year.
IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English language test for work, study, and migration. More than 10,000 organisations trust IELTS as a reliable indicator of true to life ability to communicate in English. IELTS assesses a test taker’s English language proficiency across four skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Delivered on either a computer or paper, IELTS is the only high-stakes language test recognised for migration across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. With a focus on human conversations, IELTS was a pioneer of four-skills English language testing more than 30 years ago. IELTS continues to set the standard for English language testing today.
It is available in two versions:
Academic: For students pursuing higher education in overseas destinations.
General: For those migrating for Immigration (Permanent Residency)
However, all candidates do the same Listening and Speaking sections for Academic and General
Versions.
IELTS is a paper-based exam where each section and the overall score is given out of 9 bands.
IELTS has four sections:
Listening
4 sections, 40 questions, 30 minutes (Plus 10 min transfer time)
Reading
Different for Academic or General Training – 3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes
Speaking
Personal Interview 11-14 minutes
Writing
Academic or General Training - 2 pieces of writing, 60 minutes