IELTS in Detail

Which organisations accept IELTS scores?

Choosing IELTS gives you more options for the future. IELTS is accepted by more than 10,000 organisations in over 145 countries. ECS IELTS 

This includes:

·         Universities, schools, training colleges and tertiary institutes

·         Government departments and agencies

·         Professional and industry bodies

·         Companies and employers.

What IELTS score do you need?

Universities, colleges, employers and migration bodies each set their own IELTS score requirements, depending on the level of English they require for their purposes.

 
That's why the score you are asked to demonstrate for entry to high school is different from the score you are asked to demonstrate for professional registration. 

It's always best to confirm the score you need directly with your chosen organisation.

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Australia

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education
Sydney	Macquarie University
Perth	The University of Western Australia
Brisbane	The University of Queensland

Bangladesh

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education

Cambodia

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education

Canada

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education
Mississauga	University of Toronto Mississauga
Ottawa	Algonquin College
Calgary	Global Village Test Centres
Edmonton	Global Village Test Centres
Toronto	Global Village Test Centres
Vancouver	Global Village Test Centres
Victoria	Global Village Test Centres

Columbia

City	Institution
Nationwide	OZI International

Hong Kong

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education

Iran

City	Institution
Tehran	IELTS: IDP Education
Nationwide	Islamic Azad University

Japan

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education

Korea

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education

Middle East

City	Institution
Regionwide	IELTS: IDP Education

New Zealand

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education

Taiwan

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education

Thailand

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education

Turkey

City	Institution
Nationwide	IELTS: IDP Education

Study Abroad

As a world leader in international student placement, IDP Education can help you gain admission to education institutions where English is the main language of communication.

We help you find the best course of study for your needs, submit your university application, guide you through the visa requirements, register for your IELTS test and help you prepare for life in your new country.

World's largest student placement organisation

With our over 80 student placement centres across 32 countries, stretching from China, South-East Asia, Australia, India, the Middle East and Europe, we place around 25,000 international students into quality educational institutions every year.

We provide the right advice

We represent leading education institutions in Australia, USA, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. We can help you go through a large amount of information on international education to find the best study option for you.

We provide:

·         Counselling - Whether you are seeking a secondary, undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, our expert, highly trained counsellors will work personally with you to find the right course, the right institution and right country to match your goals.

·         Visa assistance - Your personal counsellor will assist and guide you every step of the way in your visa application and lodgement.

·         Pre-departure advice - IDP Education conducts pre-departure sessions where you can receive valuable information to help you adapt to the academic, social and cultural environment in your new study home. We also cover practical issues like ticketing, medical insurance, mobile connection, foreign exchange and travel insurance.

Experience the IDP difference. Come and talk to a friendly IDP Education counsellor and get the best personal advice on your international study options. ECS Best IELTS Coaching Center in Chennai

A test of all four language skills

IELTS is a test of your language skills in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. IELTS is available in two test formats: Academic or General Training. There are four parts – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

All test takers take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests. The difference between IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training is in the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections.

Listening, Reading and Writing must be completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them. The order in which these tests are taken may vary.

The Speaking test will either be after a break on the same day as the other three tests, or up to a week before or after the other tests. This will depend on your test centre.

Download the Information for Candidates brochure for more information. ECS IELTS 

Listening

Test Format – Listening (30 minutes)

You will listen to four recorded texts, monologues and conversations by a range of native speakers, and write your answers to a series of questions. These include questions that test your ability to understand main ideas and detailed factual information, ability to understand the opinions and attitudes of speakers, ability to understand the purpose of an utterance and the ability to follow the development of ideas. A variety of voices and native-speaker accents are used and each section is heard only once.

Section 1

A conversation between two people set in an everyday social context.

Section 2

A monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities.

Section 3

A conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment.

Section 4

A monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.

Academic Reading

Test Format – Academic Reading (60 minutes)

The Reading component consists of 40 questions. A variety of question types is used in order to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose.

The Academic version includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. The texts are authentic and are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. These have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration.

General Training Reading

Test Format – General Training Reading (60 minutes)

The Reading component consists of 40 questions. A variety of question types is used in order to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose.

The General Training version requires test takers to read extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter on a daily basis in an English-speaking environment.

Academic Writing

Test Format – Academic Writing (60 minutes)

The Writing component of IELTS Academic includes two tasks. Topics are of general interest to, and suitable for test takers entering undergraduate and postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration.

Task 1
You will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram and asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in your own words. You may be asked to describe and explain data, describe the stages of a process, how something works or describe an object or event.

Task 2
You will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. Responses to both tasks must be in a formal style.

General Training Writing

Test Format – General Training Writing (60 minutes)

The Writing component of IELTS General Training includes two tasks which are based on topics of general interest.

Task 1
You will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information, or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.

Task 2
You will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay can be slightly more personal in style than the Academic Writing Task 2 essay.

Speaking

Test Format – Speaking (11-14 minutes)

The Speaking component assesses your use of spoken English, and takes between 11 and 14 minutes to complete. Every test is recorded. The Speaking component is delivered in such a way that it does not allow people to rehearse set responses beforehand.

Part 1
The examiner will ask you general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts between 4 and 5 minutes.

Part 2 
You will be given a card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. You will have 1 minute to prepare before speaking for up to 2 minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic to finish this part of the test.

Part 3
You will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2. These questions will give you the opportunity to discuss more abstract ideas and issues. This part of the test lasts between 4 and 5 minutes.