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By Manjusha Nambiar IELTS: The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to assess the English language skills of candidates who want to study or work in countries where English is the language of communication. Who should take IELTS? Universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA, recognize IELTS. Professional bodies, immigration authorities, and other government agencies also recognize it. More than 700,000 people take the test every year. What is the IELTS test like? Candidates can choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module: • The Academic Module is intended for those who seek admission to universities and other institutions of higher education. • The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes. IELTS tests the ability to listen, read, write, and speak in English. The test has four sections: • Listening - 4 sections, 40 questions, 30 minutes • Speaking - interview, 15 minutes • Reading - different for Academic or General Training - 3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes • Writing - different for Academic or General Training - 2 pieces of writing, 60 minutes Score You get a score between 1 and 9. Half scores such as 7.5 are possible. Universities often demand an IELTS score of 6 or 7. They may also demand a minimum score in each of the 4 sections. Where do I take the test? IELTS tests are administered at accredited test centers throughout the world - there are currently more than 300 centers, in over 120 countries. There are up to 48 test dates available per year. Each test center offers tests up to four times a month, depending on local demand. At some centers, you can take the computer-based version of IELTS. This is only available for academic modules. About the Author: For more articles on English grammar and ESL exams visit www.perfectyourenglish.com. Article Source: A Language Guide - http://www.a-language-guide.com |
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