IELTS Coaching

IELTS

IELTS INTRODUCTION :

International English Language Testing System

 

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. It uses a nine-band scale to clearly identify levels of proficiency, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9).

IELTS is available in two test versions: Academic - for people applying for higher education or professional registration, and General Training for those migrating to Australia, Canada and the UK, or applying for secondary education, training programmes and work experience in an English-speaking environment. Both versions provide a valid and accurate assessment of the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

IELTS Academic

 

The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.

IELTS General Training

 

The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.

 

 

IELTS EXAM PATTERN :

IELTS Syllabus includes four sections - Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. You get marked on these four sections and you get the IELTS total score as well. The total score is the sum of the scores in the four skill areas.

 

The total test duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes Here is the IELTS paper pattern

Section	Duration	IELTS Academic
Listening	30 minutes	It encompasses four recorded monologues and conversations
Reading	60 minutes	Three long reading passages with tasks. Texts range from descriptive and factual to discursive, and analytical includes non-verbal material like diagrams, graphs and illustrations texts are authentic (taken from books, journals and newspapers)
Writing	60 minutes	A writing task of at least 150 words where the candidate must summarize, describe or explain table, graph, chart or diagram, and another short essay task of at least 250 words
Speaking	11    to        14 minutes	Face-to-face interview includes short questions, speaking at length about a familiar topic and a structured discussion

Listening, Reading and Writing sections are tested in one sitting. Speaking section may be on the same day or up to seven days before or after other tests.

 

 

 

 

SCORING IN IELTS :

IELTS is designed to assess English language skills at all levels. Your total IELTS score will be a combination of the band scores from the four sections. You will receive IELTS scores based on each for the four skills on a band of 1 – 9, and you will also be awarded an overall band score. You can score whole (example 5.0, 6.0, 7.0) or half (example 5.5, 6.5, 7.5) bands in each part of the test. You need to have some idea about how the scoring pattern works to better understand how your IELTS score will be calculated.

The total test duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes Here is the IELTS paper pattern

 

Section	Score Range	Mean*
Listening	1-9	6.2
Reading	1-9	5.8
Writing	1-9	5.6
Speaking	1-9	5.8
Total	0-9	5.9

IELTS score validity – Validity of IELTS scores is until two years after the date candidate took the exam on.

IELTS Result

 

You won't have long to wait for your results as IELTS test results are released online 13 calendar days after you sit for the test. You will receive an email when your scores are available. You can log into your IELTS account on the IELTS Results website to see your scores.

 

 

IELTS TEST SECURITY :

There are numerous security measures in place to support genuine test takers and protect the interests of the organisations who rely on the integrity of IELTS results

A strict set of protocols is in place to safeguard every aspect of the IELTS test, including:

• Tight regulations surrounding test papers
• Biometric test taker registration and verification systems
• Training of test centre staff to help them identify imposters, detect fraudulent behaviour and prevent cheating
• Strict test conditions
• Routine scrutiny of test results before release.

 

This multi-layered approach to test security also includes a probity process for prospective test centres and strict protocols surrounding test centre operations and audits.

 

The IELTS partners also work closely with relevant authorities worldwide, including migration and law enforcement agencies, to detect, prevent, and, where appropriate, prosecute any cheating or fraud attempt in accordance with local legislation.

 

 

ELIGIBILITY & FEES FOR IELTS :

Eligibility Criteria for IELTS

• IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.
• It is eligible for students
• Students who are applying to study in UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and US.
• Medical professionals planning to work or follow further study in the UK, Australia or US.
• People planning to emigrate to Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

Fees for IELTS

In India, the fee is Rs.11300, payable at the time of registration..

Candidates who request a postponement or cancellation of their test within 5 weeks of the test date will normally be charged the full fee unless they are able to provide appropriate medical evidence to support their request within 5 days of the test date.

For Indian

• If a candidate's wishes to transfer the test date then the candidate will have to pay Rs.1,900/- as transfer fee.
• If a candidate wishes to cancel the test date then there will be a deduction of Rs.1,900/- from the test fee and the balance is refunded to the candidate.
• Candidates who request for a cancellation of their registration more than 5 weeks prior to the test date will receive a refund of Rs.5,700/- (75% of the test fee).