IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System, and is, together with TOEFL, the primary test used as admission requirements at universities in English speaking countries.
The IELTS tests your English skills in four different areas: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Here are some frequent questions we receive about the IELTS exam.
What is the IELTS qualification for?
If you are going to study or work in an English speaking country, taking the IELTS might be useful. Most universities in UK, U.S, AUSTRALIA, New Zealand and Canada accept IELTS. Many agencies and employers in these countries also recognize it as a proof of English knowledge.
Is there any difference in the difficulty Level between the two different versions of the IELTS?
There is no difficulty differences between the two different versions of the IELTS exam (click here to learn the difference between the academic and general training version)
The score required for admission to a university varies, but it usually is around 6.5.
What different sections does the IELTS exam include?
IELTS consists of four modules
• Speaking (11-14 minutes)
• Listening (30 minutes - 4 parts)
• Reading (60 minutes - 3 parts)
• Writing (60 minutes - 2 data)
The entire test takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.
How does the scoring work on the IELTS?
For each module, you get a score between 1 to 9 , where 9 is the highest. The average score of the individual modules are then aggregated and provides a comprehensive score.
Different IELTS Scores
9: Expert User
8 : Very Good User
7 : Good User
6 : Competent User
5 : Modest User
4: Limited User
3 : Extremely Limited User
2: Intermittent User
1 : Non User
0: Did not attempt the test
There is a clear advantage to taking a preparatory IELTS course before taking the exam, mainly to get used to the format of the exam. Start preparing for the IELTS exam today and maximize your IELTS score.
Hope this information cleared up some questions you have regarding the IELTS.