What is IELTS?

Two Types of Tests

IELTS Academic: For people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment.

IELTS General Training For those looking to migrate to an English-speaking country (such as the UK, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand) or apply for secondary education, training programs, or work experience.

Four Skills Tested

• Listening: 30 minutes
• Reading: 60 minutes
• Writing: 60 minutes
• Speaking: 11–14 minutes

Scoring

• The test is scored on a band scale from 0 to 9, with 9 being the highest level of proficiency. Get Instant Score
• Each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) is scored individually, and the overall score is an average of these four.

Global Recognition

• IELTS is accepted by thousands of institutions worldwide, including universities, immigration authorities, and professional organizations.

Purpose

• It’s often required for admission to universities, job applications, or visa applications in English-speaking countries.

Band Descriptions

9 : Expert user

8 : Very good user

7 : Good user

6 : Competent user

5 : Modest user

4 : Limited user

3 : Extremely limited user

2 : Intermittent user

1: Non-user

0: Did not attempt the test

IELTS tests the practical, everyday use of English and is one of the most popular tests for people aiming to study or migrate abroad.