IELTS i.e. International English Language Testing System is a standardized English proficiency test. It assesses English Language skills in the areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking. It is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP- Australia and University of Cambridge ESOL EXAMINATIONS. IELTS has two types of modules – Academic and General Training. Academic Module is required to be given by students who plan to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. While, General Training Module is generally a prerequisite for the people who either want to pursue vocational studies or plan to immigrate.
TEST FORMAT
| Section No. | Sections | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listing | 40 questions | 40 minutes |
| 2 | Reading | ### | ### |
| 3 | Academic Module | 3 passages ( 40 questions) | 60 minutes |
| 4 | General Module | 3 sections (40 questions) | 60 minutes |
| 5 | Writing | ###### | ###### |
| 6 | Academic Module | 2 tasks (Diagram Prompt/Argument Prompt) | 60 minutes |
| 7 | General Module | 2 tasks (Letter Prompt/Essay Prompt) | 60 minutes |
| 8 | Speaking | 3 parts | 11 - 15 minutes |
SCORING
IELTS is graded on a scale of 0 – 9, known as Band Scale. Generally, a score of at least 6 bands for UG & 6.5 bands for PG is required in each section. The result is available in 15 working days.
COUNTRIES ACCEPTING IELTS:
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- The United Kingdom
- United States
- Singapore
- Dubai Malaysia
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Score Validity : 2 years
Registration Mode : Telephone / Mail/ Online
Mode of payment : Demand Draft/Credit card / Cash
Official Website : www.ielts.britishcouncil.org
Test Administration Frequency : 3-4 times a month
Test Repetition Policy : Next available date
Registration fee: 15,500/-
Rescheduling fee: 3,300/-
ADDRESS
British Council (Mumbai): The British Deputy High Commission, British Council Division, 901, 9th Floor, Tower 1, 841, Synaptic Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Mumbai – 400013 Tel – (022) – 67486748
IDP Australia (Mumbai): TIDP Australia, Express Building, 1st Floor, Opp. Churchgate Railway Station, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020. India. Tel : 022-22026505 Fax : 022-22042686