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Preparing for Studying Abroad: A Guide to IELTS
One of the crucial first steps in applying to study abroad is preparing for required examinations, including general entrance tests like GRE, SAT, LSAT, GMAT, or MCAT, and language proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.
In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the IELTS exam:
What is the IELTS Exam?
The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) evaluates English language proficiency for non-native speakers. It is essential for studying, working, or migrating to English-speaking countries.
Recognized By: Universities, employers, and immigration authorities in countries like the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
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Test Sections:
Section
Description
IELTS Listening
4 recordings with related questions.
IELTS Reading
2 types:
– Academic Reading: For higher education/professional registration.
– General Reading: For secondary education, work experience, migration.
IELTS Writing
2 types:
– Academic Writing: Describing charts/graphs and writing essays.
– General Writing: Letter writing and essay writing.
IELTS Speaking
Face-to-face interview including Q&A, long turn, and discussion.
Scoring: Each section is scored from 0 to 9, with an overall band score reflecting English proficiency.
Why is the IELTS Exam Important?
Purpose
Description
Higher Education
Engages effectively with academic programs in English-speaking countries.
Professional Registration
Required for professions needing English proficiency.
Immigration
Governments use scores to assess integration into English-speaking communities.
Employment
Employers verify communication skills in the workplace.
Global Opportunities
High scores open doors for education, career advancement, and migration.
Types of IELTS Exams
Test Type
Purpose
Content Focus
IELTS Academic
Higher education or professional registration in English-speaking countries.
Academic language and tasks.
IELTS General Training
Migration, work experience, or high school in English-speaking countries.
Everyday language skills.
IELTS UKVI
UK visa and immigration purposes.
Same skills as regular IELTS, with additional rules and security.
Modes of IELTS Exams
Mode
Description
Paper-based IELTS
Traditional format with written answers; speaking test face-to-face.
Computer-based IELTS
Listening, reading, and writing sections on computer; speaking test face-to-face.
IELTS Academic vs. General
Feature
IELTS Academic
IELTS General Training
Purpose
Higher education or professional registration.
Migration, work, training, and visa applications.
Content Focus
Complex academic language.
Basic survival skills in social and workplace settings.
Reading Section
Long texts from academic sources.
Daily life materials like notices and advertisements.
Writing Section
Formal tasks including essays and descriptions.
General essays and letter writing tasks.
Difficulty Level
More challenging due to academic language.
Less challenging, focuses on everyday English use.
IELTS Exam Eligibility
Requirement
Details
Age
Generally recommended for those 16 and older.
Identification
Valid passport required.
Test Type
Depends on goals: Academic for higher education, General for migration/work.
IELTS Exam Fees for Indian Students
Test Type
Cost (INR)
Computer-delivered IELTS for UKVI
INR 17,250
Computer-delivered IELTS Academic
INR 17,000
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1)
INR 16,050
Pen and Paper-based IELTS
INR 17,000
IELTS Exam Duration
Section
Duration
Listening
30 minutes
Reading
60 minutes
Writing
60 minutes
Speaking
12-15 minutes (scheduled separately)
Total Exam Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes (excluding speaking test).
How to Book a Slot for the IELTS Exam?
Booking Method
Steps
Online
Visit IELTS website, select test type, date, location, fill form, upload ID, pay, confirm.
Online
Obtain form, fill out, choose date/location, provide ID, pay, submit, await confirmation.
How to Check IELTS Results?
Method
Steps
Online
Log in on IELTS website, enter details, view/download results after 13 days (paper) or 3-5 days (computer).
Test Centre/Post
Physical TRF mailed 13 days post-test; may pick up in person or sent to institutions.
How to Check IELTS Results?
City
City
City
City
Ahmedabad
Amritsar
Bangalore
Bhopal
Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh
Chennai
Coimbatore
Delhi
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Jalandhar
Kolkata
Lucknow
Ludhiana
Mumbai
Nagpur
Patna
Pune
Rajkot
Surat
Thiruvananthapuram
Vadodara
Visakhapatnam
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