IELTS Date Details
General Information about the format of IELTS, its procedure, Fee etc.
IELTS is an English Language Proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students for study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. Among the popular study destinations IELTS is accepted by universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia.
It has become a mandatory test for students of many nationalities to get student visas to Australia. You cannot be granted an Australian student visa without an IELTS score if you are from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and many other countries, TOEFL is not accepted.
All other study destinations either require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS. IELTS is however not accepted by most universities in USA. TOEFL is required for study there.
The test is conducted by the British Council. You can contact your local British Council office to find out where your nearest test centre is located. Most centres normally have a testing session about once a month. You should contact the test centre to find out the date of the next test and collect the IELTS handbook and an application form. The filled application form should be sent back to the test centre with the test fee. You will be given a date and time of your test.
The British Council also runs short courses to prepare you for IELTS. Check details about the same from your test centre.
The test results are normally made available within two weeks of taking the test. You can also ask for more copies of your test results.
The test has different sections:
The Listening Section – Duration : 30 minutes
Academic reading/general training reading section – Duration : 60 minutes
Academic writing/general training writing section – Duration : 60 minutes
Speaking Section : Duration :11-14 minutes
Total test time : 2 hours and 45 minutes
You will receive a separate Band Score. The four Band Scores, one for each section are added together and averaged for an Overall Band Score. Each Band has a statement giving a summary of the English at that level. There are nine Band levels, from one (non-user) to nine (expert user).
The minimum score accepted for a course ranges from 5.0 to 7.5, depending upon courses and institutes you are applying to. The most common requirement is a band score of 6 to 6.5.
Test Reports have a validity of two years.
You can retake the test if you donot achieve the desired score but not before three months of the first test date.
Key Facts:
> The objective of the test is to assess a candidate’s ability to understand and communicate in English in academic and social contexts. The test comprises of listening, reading, writing and speaking sections.
> The IELTS test has two versions:
>> The Academic Module – This module is intended for candidates seeking entry to a university or institution of higher education .
>> The General Training Module – This module is intended for students seeking entry to a secondary school or to vocational training courses.
> The total duration of the test is 2 hours 45 minutes.
> As a general rule, scores below Band 5 are considered to be too low and above Band 6 are deemed to be adequate to good.
> The test can be taken up to a maximum of four times in a year, as there must be a gap of at least 90 days between the two tests.
> The Band score obtained is valid up to two years. While obtaining admission to an educational institute, the latest IELTS score is considered. For information about the exam dates & venues, registration and other details log onto www.ielts.org
> The IELTS test has two versions:
>> The Academic Module – This module is intended for candidates seeking entry to a university or institution of higher education .
>> The General Training Module – This module is intended for students seeking entry to a secondary school or to vocational training courses.
> The total duration of the test is 2 hours 45 minutes.
> As a general rule, scores below Band 5 are considered to be too low and above Band 6 are deemed to be adequate to good.
> The test can be taken up to a maximum of four times in a year, as there must be a gap of at least 90 days between the two tests.
> The Band score obtained is valid up to two years. While obtaining admission to an educational institute, the latest IELTS score is considered. For information about the exam dates & venues, registration and other details log onto www.ielts.org
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