IELTS or International English Language Testing System,is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd and was established in 1989.

There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version:

The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.

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

IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional organizations. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

No minimum score is required to pass the test. An IELTS result or Test Report Form is issued to all candidates with a score from “band 1” (“non-user”) to “band 9” (“expert user”) and each institution sets a different threshold. There is also a “band 0” score for those who did not attempt the test. The test is valid for two years.

IELTS MODULE AND DETAIL

TASK                                    DESCRIPTION                                                                                                 TIME

LISTENING                        4 sections 40 questions                                                                           60 minutes

READING                           4 sections 40 questions                                                                           60 minutes

WRITING                           Two Tasks Task One: Report writing Task Two: Essay writing                 20 minute 40 minutes

SPEAKING                         3 sections                                                                                                10-15 minutes