IELTS stand for International English Language Testing System. It is the worlds most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.

An IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) is valid for two (2) years.

IELTS is accepted by more than 10,000 organisations worldwide. These include universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies and multinational companies.

IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council and IDP. Ongoing research ensures that IELTS remains fair and unbiased. Test writers from different English-speaking countries develop IELTS content so it reflects real-life situations.

There are two types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. The IELTS academic is for the people who wish to apply for higher education and professional registration in an English speaking country. It reflects some features of the academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.
The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take.

The IELTS test has four sections: Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11-14 minutes). The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. you’ ll take the first three parts of the test on the same day, in the following order: Listening, Reading and Writing (there are no breaks between these tests). Your Speaking test will be held either on the same day or seven days before or two days after, depending on local arrangements.’

“IELTS has a set fee for its test. The Academic and General Training tests are the same cost. When you apply online, you will be told the fee.”