IELTS

(International English Language Testing System)

  • The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is an international Standardised test of English language.
  • It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment were established in 1989.
  • IELTS is one of the major English-language tests in the world, others being the TOEFL, TOEIC and OPI/OPIc.

Academic Module :

  • IELTS Academic is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals.

General Training Module :

  • IELTS General Training is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.

The IELTS test has four parts

  • Listening: 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes transfer time)
  • Reading: 60 minutes
  • Writing: 60 minutes
  • Speaking: 11–14 minutes

Scores

Results

competence in English

9

Expert User

Appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

8

Very Good User

Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.

7

Good User

Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.

6

Competent User

Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.

5

Modest user

Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.

4

Limited User

Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Is not able to use complex language.

3

Extremely Limited User

Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.

2

Intermittent User

Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.

1

Non User

Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.

0

Did not attempt the test

No assessable information provided at all.