IELTS (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)

IELTS is the most widely accepted English language test that uses a one-on one speaking test to assess your English communication skills. It is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with over 2.9 million tests taken in the last year. IELTS assesses all of your English skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking, and is designed to reflect how you will use English at study, at work, and at play, in your new life abroad. This means that you are assessed by having a real-life conversation with a real person. This is the most effective and natural way of testing your English conversation skills.

Speaking (11-14 Mins)

Face-to-face interview without disruptions or distractions. Structured discussion on a familiar topic.

Reading (60 Mins)

5-6 texts taken from notices, advertisements, company handbooks, official documents, books and newspapers

Writing (60 Mins)

Write a letter (150 words) Short Essay (250 words). Semi-formal / formal style.

Listening (30 Mins)

4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two deal with everyday social contexts. Section 3 & 4 deal with educational and training contexts.

A Band Score for each of the four modules as well as an overall score is recorded on the Test Report Form. This allows receiving institutions to clearly identify the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses. The Test Report Form indicates whether it is for an Academic or General Training candidate.

There are two versions of IELTS to choose from:

• IELTS Academic (Join a professional organisation in an English-speaking country)
• IELTS General Training (Emigrate to an English-speaking country)

WHICH TEST IS BEST FOR YOU – IELTS ACADEMIC OR GENERAL TRAINING?

1 – Study or train at a university or college at undergraduate or postgraduate level

IELTS Academic is designed for people planning to study in higher education or those seeking professional registration. It assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training in an environment where English is the language used.

2 – Gain registration in a professional organisation or join an association

If you’re planning to move overseas to an English speaking country and are seeking professional registration, it is likely that you will be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability. IELTS results are accepted by many professional associations that have set minimum language requirements. Most of these associations request an IELTS Academic result, but it is a good idea to contact the organisation to confirm.

3 – Study or train in secondary education or training program.

IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. It is appropriate for those planning to study in high school or a vocational training program.

4 – Visa requirements for migration to an English speaking country

People migrating to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK must take the IELTS General Training test.

We at The TI ABROAD make sure to use the most advanced and successful language training techniques to ensure our students are getting the best English and develop their full range of communication skills in speaking, reading, listening and writing.

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