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| IELTS is an English Language Proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students for study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. Among the popular study destinations IELTS is accepted by universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It has become a mandatory test for study in Australia and the UK. |
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You cannot be granted an Australian student visa without an IELTS score, TOEFL is not accepted.
All other study destinations either require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS. IELTS is however not accepted by most universities in USA, the TOEFL is required for study there.
The test is conducted by the British Council. You can contact your local British Council office to find out where your nearest test centre is located. Most centres normally have a testing session about once a month. You should contact the test centre to find out the date of the next test and collect the IELTS handbook and an application form. The filled application form should be sent back to the test centre with the test fee. You will be given a date and time of your test.
The British Council also runs short courses to prepare you for IELTS. Check details about the same from your test centre.
The test results are normally made available within two weeks of taking the test. You can also ask for more copies of your test results.
The test has different sections:
The Listening Section - Duration : 30 minutes
Academic reading/general training reading section - Duration : 60 minute
Academic writing/general training writing section - Duration : 60 minutes
Speaking Section : Duration : 11 - 14 minutes
Total test time : 2 hours and 45 minutes
You will receive a separate Band Score. The four Band Scores, one for each section are added together and averaged for an Overall Band Score. Each Band has a statement giving a summary of the English at that level. There are nine Band levels, from one (non-user) to nine (expert user).
The minimum score accepted for a course ranges from 5.0 to 7.5, depending upon courses and institutes you are applying to. The most common requirement is a band score of 6 to 6.5.
Test Reports have a validity of two years.
You can retake the test if you donot achieve the desired score but not before three months of the first test date. |
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| Band 9 |
Expert User |
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Has fully operational command of the language appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. |
| Band 8 |
Very Good User |
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Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. |
| Band 7 |
Good User |
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Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. |
| Band 6 |
Competent User |
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Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. |
| Band 5 |
Modest User |
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Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. |
| Band 4 |
Limited User |
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Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language. |
| Band 3 |
Extremely
Limited User |
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Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur. |
| Band 2 |
Intermittent
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No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty in understanding spoken and written English. |
| Band 1 |
Non User |
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Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. |
| Band 0 |
Did not
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No assessable information provided. |
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