International English Language Testing System

About IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of individuals who want to study or work in countries where English is used as a language of communication.

IELTS exam is conducted worldwide by British Council, UK and IDP, Australia. This test is available in two formats academic and general.

Academic IELTS -If applying for higher education or professional registration in English speaking countries.

General IELTS – If migrating to Australia, Canada or the UK.

One can appear for IELTS test as many times as required. It is conducted 4 -5 times every month. The test score is valid for 2 years.

Exam Pattern

i) Reading Section: 3 Sections, Time Allotted – 20 mins. For
each section.

ii) Listening Section; 4 Section, Time Allotted – 30 mins.

iii) Speaking Section: Time Allotted – 11 to 15 mins

iv) Writing Section: 2 Sections, Time Allotted – 20 minsfor 1 section and 40 mins for other section

Total Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Nature of Exam Paper Based Test (PBT) & Computer Based
Test (CBT)

Total Scores: IELTS is out of 9.0 bands.