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What is IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized and highly regarded assessment test for individuals seeking to pursue international education or migrate to countries where English is the primary language of communication. It is specifically designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers.
Since its establishment in 1989, IELTS has become the most widely accepted and popular English language test in the world. Created by a team of leading language experts, the test measures proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, as well as the ability to effectively use the English language for study, work, and daily life in an English-speaking country.
- The IELTS exam is widely recognized and respected around the world as an English language proficiency test
- Over 10,000 organizations acknowledging its validity on a global scale
- IELTS certification is recognized by the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Europe and 140 more countries
- Test assesses the English language skills of a candidate by testing their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
IELTS Syllabus
Section | IELTS Syllabus – Description | No. of Questions | Duration |
IELTS Listening Syllabus | This section consists of four recorded monologues and dialogues. | 40 | 30 + 10 minutes |
IELTS Reading Syllabus- | This section contains three long passages, and tasks are assigned to each passage. The texts under the reading section are descriptive, factual, discursive and analytical. It also includes non-verbal content like diagrams and graphs. These texts are taken from books, journals and newspapers. | 40 | 60 minutes |
IELTS Writing Syllabus | This section consists of two tasks. The first task is a summarisation/explanation of the given table, graph or diagram in at least 150 words. The second task is writing an essay of at least 250 words. | 2 | 60 minutes |
IELTS Speaking Syllabus | This session is a face-to-face interview that includes brief questions and talking in detail about a particular topic. | 3 | 11-14 minutes |
Eligibility & Scores
Each university and organisation has a different set of eligibility criteria. However, a score of 7.0 band with a 6.5 band score for each section is the commonly accepted minimum score by most of the renowned universities.
Country | Minimum Band Score |
5 | |
6.5 | |
6 | |
6.5 | |
6.5 |
How to Register for IELTS Examination?
You can register for the IELTS examination either online or offline.
Steps to register for your IELTS examination online:
Step 1: Visit the official British Council IELTS registration page
Step 2: Register an account with the British council’s IELTS registration page
Step 3: Choose your nearest test centre.
Step 4: Register for your test and make the payment to Nabil bank.
During your registration, ensure that you have your passport handy as you need a passport number at the time of registration. You must also make sure to take your passport with you on the day of your examination.
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