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The IELTS exam

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. IELTS is required for entry to university in the UK and other countries.

Who is it for?
IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
More than 700,000 people a year take the test.

What is the IELTS test like?
You can choose between the Academic or General Training versions of the test. All candidates do the same Listening and Speaking sections.
The test has four sections:

1. Listening - 4 sections, 40 questions, 30 minutes
   • Full listening practice test
   • Listening part 1 (form-filling) 
   • Listening part 2 (gaps and multiple choice)
   • Listening part 3
   • Listening part 4 (gaps and multiple choice) 
   • Listening test (form-filling)
2. Speaking - interview, 15 minutes
3. Academic Reading - different for Academic or General Training - 3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes
   • Full academic reading test (40 questions)
   • Academic reading test 2
4. General Reading
• General reading test part 1 
• General reading test part 2 
• General reading test part 3 
• General reading test 1
5. Writing - different for Academic or General Training - 2 pieces of writing, 60 minutes
   • Academic writing part 1 (describing a chart)
   • Writing part 2 (essay)

Vocabulary and Grammar tests that are relevant to IELTS.

Level and scores
Multi-level. You get a score between 1 and 9. Half scores such as 6.5 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.