Prepare For IELTS

IELTS, the 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 is recognised widely as a language requirement for all courses in further and higher education. It is readily available at test centres around the world which arrange test administrations according to local demand. The test shows the overall ability as well as performance of the test taker in listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. IELTS is jointly managed by The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), The British Council and IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia.

IELTS tests the complete range of English language skills which will commonly be encountered by students when studying or training in the medium of English. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. There is an option of either Academic or General Training Reading and Writing Modules. Academic is suitable for candidates planning to undertake higher education study. General Training is suitable for candidates planning to undertake non academic training or work experience, or for immigration purposes.

IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions. American academic institutions are increasingly accepting IELTS for admissions purposes. IELTS is accepted by many professional organisations including the New Zealand Immigration Service, the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, the Australian Medical Council, the UK General Medical Council and the UK Ministry of Defence.

Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. If a student is planning to undertake academic study it is recommended that he / she sits for the Academic Reading and Writing Modules, else if he / she is planning to undertake non-academic training or apply for immigration to Australia or New Zealand it is recommended that the student sit for the General Training Reading and Writing Modules. It is also advised that a test taker ask at the IELTS centre if he or she is unsure of which module to take.

The detailed plan about the Test is as given :

Results are returned to the candidates within two weeks in the form of a Test Report Form. The following are the points to be considered :

• Candidates receives scores on a band scale from 1 to 9

• Candidates receive a score for each module of the test as well as an overall score.

• Overall Band Scores and Listening and Reading Band Scores are reported in half bands; Writing and Speaking Band scores are reported in whole bands.

• There is no pass or fail mark.

Results are valid for two years.