IELTS : International English Language Testing System
The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English, and was established in 1989. IELTS is one of the major English-language tests in the world.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, European, Irish and New Zealand academic institutions, by over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and by various professional organisations across the world.
IELTS is the only Secure English Language Test approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for visa customers applying both outside and inside the UK.
Our IELTS course includes:
3 Features that personalise our IELTS Course
Expand your reach
You will have the opportunity
to follow am on social media,
and to read and comment on
weekly IELTS
quizes.
Indivisual attention
At the start of the course, you have a
mock test on various aspects of the
IELTS exam, which provides a clear
starting point. We focus on the areas
of your development with constructive
feedback.
Optional supplements
You will have the option to book
individual supplementary weekly
coaching sessions, which can
provide you with extra support.
You can share the session with
other students who want to focus
on the same area.
Why take IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s leading English language proficiency
test, taken by over 2 million people each year.
IELTS assesses all your English skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking, and is designed to improve your
use of English in your professional and personal life.
The IELTS test was developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment. It has an excellent
international reputation, and is accepted by over 8,000 organisations worldwide, including schools, universities,
employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.
Uniquely, IELTS tests your English conversation skills through a face-to-face speaking test, where you are
assessed in conversation with a professional. This is the most effective and natural way of testing your English
conversation skills. You can take IELTS Academic or General Training depending on your requirements.
IELTS Bands
What should your IELTS band score target be?
Your IELTS band score target will depend on the requirements of the university of your choice,
or work visa requirements. The required university scores vary from university and country, but
for many they insist on an overall IELTS band score of 6.5. If you wish to study law or
medicine, for example, then the university might insist on an overall IELTS band score of 7 to 7.5
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Expert user
'Expert user' of English. The test taker has fully operational command of the language. Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding.you would have no problems living and working in an english speaking country.
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Very good user
'Very good user' of English.The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex and detailed argumentation well.you would have very few problems living and working in an english speaking country.
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Good user
'Good user' of English. The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning. you will make occasional mistakes, but you will able to perform most everyday tasks without many problems.
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Competent user
'Competent user' of English. The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. They can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. you will make frequent mistakes and can misunderstand situation because of lack of language ability.
IELTS test structure
There are two modules of the IELTS:
Academic Module :
General Training Module :
Academic IELTS is the most popular choice because of its relevance to university requirements, and it is
considered to be the more challenging of the two. General IELTS might be more suited for working visas.
The four parts of the IELTS test
Reading
The reading component consist of two parts one is Academic and other is General, as mostly students opt for Academic the pattern is expounded belowbut in General IELTS the Candidate has to undergo easer reading session which are generally of lower standard.
Writing
The writing component consist of two parts one is Academic and other one is General, as mostly students opt for Academic pattern which is bit tough but in General IELTS the Candidate has to undergo Letter writting session. Task Two carries more weight in your final band score than Task One. Remember that illegible handwriting will reduce your final score.
Speaking
The IELTS speaking test takes aroung 11 to 15 minutes and is in the form of an interview. The interview will most probably seem like a friendly conversation which typically covers some aspects of your past, present and future situations.
Listening
The IELTS listening test takes approximately 30 minutes. The listening material is recorded on a cassette tape/CD/DVD which you will hear only once. At the end of the recorded material you will be given ten minutes to copy your answers in to the answer sheet.
