IELTS

IELTS:

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test that measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work in environments where English is used as a language of communication. An easy-to-use 9-band scale clearly identifies proficiency level, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). -

There are two types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing components differs depending on which test you take.

The Listening, Reading and Writing components of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them.

The Speaking component, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. Your test centre will advise.

The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Accessible and convenient
IELTS is offered upto four times a month in more than 125 countries. Tests are usually on Saturday or Thursdays. A list of all IELTS test centres across the globe is available at- www.ielts.org
Test results
Candidate will receive a Test Report form which reports a score for each of the four skills-listening, reading, writing and speaking as well as an overall band score. Results are issued 13 days after the test. At some test centers candidates may collect their results on 13th day, at others results are mailed on the 13th day. Test centers are not permitted to give results over the phone or by fax or email.
Enquiries on Results
If a candidate is unhappy with his test result, he can apply fore-market the centre where you took the test. One must make the application no later than six weeks after the test date .You can choose which test components are re-marked. There is a fee for this service which will be refunded if your score on any component is increased. It takes 6-8 weeks to complete.
Re - taking IELTS
There are no restrictions on re-taking IELTS. If you do not get the result you wanted, you can register for another test as soon as you feel you are ready to do so. Please note that your score is unlikely to increase unless you make a significant effort to improve your English before re -taking the test.
Score description
Expert user - Fully operational command over language, no mistakes at all and possess high level of accuracy. Very good user - Desirable operational command over language, occasional unsystematic in accuracies. Good user - Possess operational command over language, occasional inaccuracies and in appropriacies. Competent user -Effective command of the language, some in accuracies and misunderstandings, can handle language in familiar situations.
Modest user -Restricted command over language, many mistakes, can handle only basic situations.
Exam Pattern: (Total Time: 2hrs 45mins)
Reading Section: 3 Sections, Time Allotted -20 mins. for each section.
Listening Section: Time Allotted -30 mins.
Speaking Section: 11 to 15 mins.
Writing Section: 2 Sections, Time Allotted - 30 mins for each section.
IELTS is out of 9.0 bands.
Website: http://www.ieltsidpindia.com
Registration: Online/Phone/Fax/Mail/Courier
Nature of Exam: Paper Based Test (PBT)
Test Fees: Rs.11,100/-
Frequency of Test: Throughout the year
Score Validity: 2 Years
Score Reporting: There is a provision of reporting your IELTS test scores to a maximum of four universities, the cost of which is built into the IELTS test fee you pay.
Additional Test Score Reporting Fees: Rs.250/- per Institution via post & 1250/- via courier