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IELTS
FAQs
1. What is IELTS?
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which
tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting one million
tests globally, IELTS is the worlds most popular English testing
system.
2. Which organisations accept IELTS?
IELTS is accepted by more than 6000 organisations worldwide. These
include universities, immigration departments, government agencies,
professional bodies and multinational companies. To search for a
recognising institution, use the
IELTS Global
Recognition System.
3. Who owns IELTS and who writes the test?
IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and
the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) and
offered through more than
500
locations in 120 countries. International teams of
writers contribute to IELTS test materials. Ongoing research ensures
that IELTS remains fair and unbiased. Test writers from different
English-speaking countries develop IELTS content so it reflects
real-life situations.
4. Why are there two versions of the test?
IELTS has two versions
Academic and General Training. The Academic
test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an
English-speaking country. The General Training test is for those who
want to do work experience or training programs, secondary school or
migrate to an English-speaking country. All candidates take the same
Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing
tests.
5. Which version should I do?
Read the explanation of the
Academic and General Training tests, then
contact the organisation or institution to which you are applying to
find out what it requires. Note that you must know which version to
take when you complete the
IELTS Application Form.
6. What is the test format and how long will it take?
IELTS has four parts Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes),
Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (1114 minutes). The total test
time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Listening, Reading and Writing
tests are done in one sitting. The Speaking test may be on the same
day or up to seven days before or after the other tests.
Find out more and see a test sample.
The
IELTS Official Practice Materials 2007 explains
the test format in detail and gives you practice tests and answers.
Order a copy online or through
your
local test centre.
7. What help is available for disabled candidates?
Test centres make every effort to cater for the special needs of
disabled candidates. It is our aim for all candidates to be assessed
fairly and objectively. If you have a special need, talk to your
local
test centre when registering. Centres
may need three months to organise arrangements.
The above has been taken from
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