IELTS - International English
Language Testing System
The IELTS is one of the most reliable tests of English proficiency in the world. It is accepted in over 9000 organisations all over the world, and is valid for people who want to go abroad for academic purposes or for professional interests. For more detailed information, please visit www.ielts.org.
The IELTS is one of the most reliable tests of English proficiency in the world. It is accepted in over 9000 organisations all over the world, and is valid for people who want to go abroad for academic purposes or for professional interests. For more detailed information, please visit www.ielts.org.
There are 2 modules in IELTS:
Academic
Module - AM
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If
you’re going abroad to study further
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General
Module - GM
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If
you’re going abroad to work, or aim for permanent residency
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The test format is as follows:
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Sections
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AM
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GM
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Remarks
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Listening
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30 mins + 10 mins
4 sections – 40 questions
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30 mins + 10 mins
4 sections – 40 questions
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The audio will be played only once, for 30 minutes,
after which 10 minutes are given to transfer your answers to the answer
sheet. This test is the same for both modules. Question types are MCQs, F/Bs,
labelling charts, etc.
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Reading
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60 mins
3 passages –
40 questions
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60 mins
4 passages –
40 questions
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The comprehension passages here will also have MCQs
& F/Bs, with some other varying questions. Here no extra time is given at
the end of the test to transfer your answers.
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Writing
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60 mins
2 tasks – 1. Graph
2. Essay
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60 mins
2 tasks – 1. Letter
2. Essay
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The minimum word limit for task 1 is 150, and for
task 2 is 250, for both modules. Task 2 carries more weightage than 1.
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Speaking
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12-15 minutes (average)
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12-15 minutes (average)
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This test is the same for both modules. You are
interviewed one-on-one by an examiner, in a series of familiar topics like
home, studies, work, hobbies, opinions, festivals, etc. divided in 3
sections. The interview timing is subject to change.
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The LRW (Listening, Reading and
Writing test) is taken together on a single day. The Speaking test is taken
separately before your LRW if you've registered for IELTS with IDP education,
and after if you've registered with British Council.
IDP Education is a body based in
Australia that governs IELTS in India. For more information, visit www.ieltsidpindia.com
British Council is a body based
in the UK that governs IELTS in India. For more information, visit ielts.britishcouncil.org/india
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Reviewed by Devanshi
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January 11, 2016
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Reviewed by Devanshi
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January 11, 2016
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