IELTS

Learn more about the IELTS exam below

IELTS Overview

IELTS is a globally recognized English proficiency test designed to assess non-native English speakers abilities in four key areas: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
The IELTS exam is offered in two formats: Academic and General Training, each with its own specific Reading and writing sections, while the Listening and Speaking sections are identical.

IELTS Pattern

The IELTS pattern in 2025 will consist of four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking.
The entire exam, including both the written and speaking sections, takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete.
Breakdown of each section:
- Listening – 30 minutes.
- Reading – 60 minutes.
- Writing – 60 minutes.
- Speaking – 11 to 14 minutes.

IELTS Syllabus

Listening – 4 recorded sections with 40 questions
Reading – 3 academic passage with 40 questions
Writing – Task 1 = Data description and Task 2 = Essay
Speaking – Part 1 = Introduction, Part 2 = Long turn and Part 3 = Discussion

IELTS Scoring

Each section is evaluated separately, with a band score assigned to each.
Overall band score is calculated by averaging the four individual section scores.
The average is rounded to the nearest whole or half band e.g., 5.5, 6.6, 7.5.
Overall Band score = 9 Bands.
Good core – 7.5 + Bands

Validity of IELTS exam – IELTS test results are generally considered valid for two years from the test date.

IELTS Training

Online and offline both lectures are conducted (Practical oriented sessions and listening lab available for students).
Online and offline both study material provided.

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