IELTS

IELTS has two versions : IELTS academic and IELTS general training. The former test is taken by candidates aspiring to study abroad ,while the latter is taken by those who apply for work visa and permanent residency.

There are four modules assessed in IELTS ( ACADEMIC, GT ) : listening, reading, writing & speaking. The first three modules are conducted on the same day, however, speaking test is taken on an alternate day. The dates are given by IDP, to know the dates click on the link

* NB. Reading and writing (TASK 1) modules vary in IELTS ACADEMIC & GT

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Listening: (40 minutes)

This is divided into 4 parts, each part has 10 questions of different types based on conversations and monologues. Candidates listen to recordings for 30 minutes, but they listen these only once, and afterwards they are given 10 minutes to transfer their answers on the answer sheet. The recordings are of native speakers and various accents are used

Reading:(60 minutes) (ACADEMIC)

The reading focuses on skills like understanding an argument identifying a writer's opinion, attitude, or purpose, and comprehending ideas, and suggested meanings in texts. Your proficiency in skimming, scanning, and detailed reading to grasp the essence of the text is critically evaluated.

There are 3 long passages and 40 questions to answer. Each passage has more than one question type. The question types can be repeated in passages . The text is taken from articles, general essays, forums and magazines.

Reading: (60 minutes) (GT)

Two tasks are given to write here : Task 1 and Task 2.

• Task 1 (ACADEMIC) : You are asked to report the data from a diagram into 150 words at least. There are distinct types of diagrams such as bar chart, table, line graph, map, process and flow chart. You may get one or more diagrams at once and describe the data by making either comparisons or showing contrasts.
• Task 1 (GT) : You are presented with a scenario where you need to compose a letter to either request information from someone or elucidate the current situation. The tone of the letter may vary, ranging from personal to semi-formal or formal, depending on the context and intended recipient.
• Task 2 : You are given an essay to write which is based on arguments and opinion. Minimum 250 words are written at least to answer. The topics are of general interests.

Speaking: (11 to 14 minutes)

In this test, you answers question based on familiar and unfamiliar topics. It is conducted to check skills: fluency and coherence, lexical resource, pronunciation and grammatical range and accuracy. Speaking test is divided into 3 parts

• Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes) :

  In this part, the IELTS examiner will initiate the conversation by introducing themselves and confirming your identity. You'll then be asked to introduce yourself, providing information about your background, such as family, studies, work, and interests. The examiner will ask you some general questions to get to know you better and to establish a comfortable atmosphere for the rest of the speaking test.

• Part 2: Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes) :

  For this part, the examiner will provide you with a task card containing a topic and several points that you may discuss in your speech. You'll have one minute to prepare your thoughts and make some notes on the given topic using a paper and pencil provided by the examiner. After the preparation time, you'll be asked to speak on the topic for one to two minutes, covering the points provided on the task card. Following your speech, the examiner may ask you some follow-up questions related to the topic to further assess your speaking ability.

• Part 3: Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes) :

  In this final part of the speaking test, the examiner will engage you in a more detailed discussion related to the topic provided in Part 2. The questions in this section may involve evaluation, prediction, explanation, suggestions, speculation, or other similar prompts. You'll have the opportunity to expand on your ideas, provide examples, and express your opinions on various aspects of the topic. The examiner may also challenge your responses by asking probing questions to gauge your ability to sustain a conversation and communicate effectively in English. This part aims to assess your ability to engage in spontaneous dialogue and demonstrate fluency, coherence, and linguistic accuracy in your responses.