IELTS- International English Language Testing System

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IELTS, International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. It covers the four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.

IELTS has two modules: General Training and Academic. The General Training module is usually taken by people who want to immigrate, and the Academic module is taken by people who want to study abroad. It is essential that you check with the receiving country or institution to find out which module you need to take. It is your responsibility to choose the right module.

PURPOSE OF IELTS
If you are planning to go abroad, to pursue further study, to undertake non-academic training or work experience, to immigrate or if you simply want to test your English ability, then IELTS will be the real test to check the right level of English for your needs.

FORMAT OF THE EXAM
Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. There is a choice between Academic and General Training in the Reading and Writing Modules.

The total test time, excluding the speaking test, is two hours and 45 minutes. Your speaking test may be on the same day as the other sections, or on a different day.

EXAM HANDBOOK
You can download the IELTS exam handbook which gives you all the information you need about the exam.
 
WHERE CAN I TAKE THE TEST?
You can take the test at any of our 39 test centres across India. Find out where your nearest centre is
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TEST SCORES
You are graded through Band scores on a scale of 1-9 which is recorded on a Test Report Form. This shows your overall ability as well as performance in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The test modules are designed to cover the complete range of ability from non-user to expert user.

WHO RECOGNISES IELTS?
IELTS is recognised for course admission by universities in many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, and the UK. In the USA the IELTS Test is now recognised by more than 1400 institutions including 7 out of 8 Ivy League Schools. IELTS is also required as proof of your language abilities for immigration to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom

( Courtesy: http://www.ielts.britishcouncil.org.in/ )

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