What is IELTS?

IELTS, which stands for International English Language Testing System, is a widely recognized English language proficiency test. It is designed to assess the English language skills of individuals who want to study, work, or migrate to countries where English is the primary language of communication

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.
• 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.