• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is intended to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language. This includes countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

• The exam mainly measures the ability of test-takers to communicate in the four Basic English language skills – listening, reading, speaking, and writing. IELTS is graded on a scale of 1-9.

• IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English

• The examination fee for IELTS is INR 15,500.00

IELTS Syllabus contains a total of 4 sections, i.e.

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

• For the 2 types of IELTS tests, i.e. Academic and General, the sections of Reading and Writing are different, while the listening and speaking sections remain the same for both versions.

There are 2 types of IELTS exams

• 1.IELTS Academic - The IELTS Academic test is suitable for those wanting to study in an English-speaking environment or university (higher education).

• 2.IELTS General – Is used for the purpose of work or immigration.

IELTS Paper Pattern:

• You should arrive early on your IELTS test-day to allow time for registration, including ID check and having your photograph taken for your test report form.

• Make sure you carry your Passport, as without it you will not be allowed to take the test.

• There will be no breaks between the 3 sections. The speaking section is generally conducted on another test day.

• Watches are not allowed in the test room. Every test room will have a clock on the wall. Stay aware of the time so you can attempt all questions.

• Listen to the supervisor carefully and follow the test day instructions.

• IELTS Band 9 Expert user:

  Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

• IELTS Band 8 Very good user:

  Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacy. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.

• IELTS Band 7 Good user:

  Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacy and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.

• IELTS Band 6 Competent user:

  Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacy and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.

• IELTS Band 5 Modest user:

  Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.

• IELTS Band 4 Limited user:

  Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.

• IELTS Band 3 Extremely limited user:

  Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.

• IELTS Band 2 Intermittent user:

  No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.

• IELTS Band 1 Non-user:

  Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.

How to calculate your overall IELTS band score?

• If you achieve 6.5 for Listening, 6.5 for Reading, 5.0 for Writing and 7.0 for Speaking, your Overall IELTS Band Score would be:

• (6.5 + 6.5 + 5.0 + 7.0) ÷ 4 = 6.25 which is IELTS 6.5If you achieve 4.0 for Listening, 3.5 for Reading, 4.0 for Writing and 4.0 for Speaking, your Overall IELTS Band Score would be:

• (4.0 + 3.5 + 4.0 + 4.0) ÷ 4 = 3.875 which is IELTS 4

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