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What is IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a language proficiency test that measures the English Language proficiency of people who want to study or work in other nations where English is used as a language of communication. All the the four language skills in English: listening, reading, writing and speaking are accurately and properly assessed in IELTS, to provide a valid assessment report.

About IELTS

When it comes to the Four Skill English Language Testing, The International English Language Testing System (IELTS),was one of the pioneers, with a solid history of more than 25 years, and continues to set the standard for English language testing worldwide even today – in both its consistency accuracy and trustworthiness.

Co-owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English, IELTS is an internationally focused organizations, committed to academic excellence and cultural understanding – ideal providers of international English testing, all around the globe.

IDP: IELTS Australia

A subsidiary of IDP (International Development Program) Education – Australia, IDP: IELTS Australia is one of the world’s leading international education organisations offering student placement in the regions of Australia, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. With about more than 45 years of solid and perfect experience in International Higher Education, IDP Education is an ASX listed company which is 50% owned by 38 Australian universities. IDP: IELTS Australia renders its services across the world through a network of more than 100 IELTS test centres which are spread over 60 countries.

Cambridge Assessment English

Cambridge Assessment English – a not-for-profit organization, is a part of the University of Cambridge, that develop and produce the most valuable range of qualifications in proficiency in dealing with English language, for learners and teachers of English in the world, through streamlined examinations, which are attended by more than 5 million people in 130 countries every year. Its credibility is assured by the acceptance of Cambridge Examinations by about 20,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations as proof of English language ability. Cambridge English exams are backed by the work of the largest dedicated research team of any English language test provider.

Why IELTS

IELTS is accepted by Universities / Colleges / Institutions / Organizations of more than 140 countries across the globe.

IELTS Test Pattern

There are three types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training and IELTS UKVI.

IELTS Academic

The IELTS Academic Test is applicable for those who are aspiring their higher education or professional registration, especially in an English Friendly Environment. It has many of the features of English language in academic level and assesses your proficiency as of how far you are ready to begin studying or training. As academics require a higher level of language competency, this approach of language assessment has been widely supported by the institutions that recognize IELTS.

IELTS UKVI

If you are applying for a UK visa, you need to take an IELTS test approved for UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) purposes known as IELTS for UKVI. This applies to everyone coming from a non-English speaking country. While there is no change in the content, format or level of difficulty and scoring, IELTS for UKVI simply follows certain extra security protocols to ensure the authenticity of the test taker. Also, your Test Report Form (TRF) may look slightly different from the one give for IELTS Academic or General Training.

Mode of Test

There are two types IELTS tests: Pen & Paper and Computer Assisted.

Understanding IELTS Results

You will be given a score from 1 to 9 for each part of the test – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The average produces your overall band score. You can score whole (e.g., 5.0, 6.0, 7.0) or half (e.g., 5.5, 6.5, 7.5) bands in each part of the test.

Source :- www.ielts.org

IELTS Listening marking schemes

The Listening Test, which contains 40 questions, the following scaling table could be used for the calculation of approximate score band.

IELTS General Reading marking schemes

The General Reading Test, which contains 40 questions, the following scaling table could be used for the calculation of approximate score band.

IELTS Academic Reading marking schemes

The Academic Reading Test, which contains 40 questions, the following scaling table could be used for the calculation of approximate score band. But this approximation won’t be as easy as it was in the case of General Reading Test.

IELTS Writing marking schemes (for both Academic & General)

The two writing Tasks – Task -1 & Task -2, are marked out of 9 bands, according to the following criteria:

Task Achievement

Analyse the diagram and identify all the key features.
Highlight the key features in the overview.
Supporting data filled Body Paragraph.
Avoid wrong information & Personal opinions.
Write a Factual Report with over 150 Words.

Coherence and Cohesion

Lexical Resource

Use a good range of Vocabulary.
Select vocabulary apt to present the Accurate Data.
Understand collocations, usage of different words.
Avoid spelling mistakes.
Don’t use wrong words or informal language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Use a range of Sentence Structures.
Use the right tense forms as the data requires.
Use the proper word order.
Avoid mistakes with word choice & linking words.
Use the right punctuations and don’t miss using Punctuations.

IELTS Speaking marking schemes

The IELTS speaking Test, which is a one-to-one session, is marked out of 9 bands, according to the following criteria: