Why take IELTS?
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of the most accepted international exams for academic qualification, professional licensing, and immigration. There are more that 1,000 centres that administer IELTS in over 140 countries around the world. An IELTS score is a recognized measure of English proficiency at over 7,000 institutions around the world. Government departments and businesses around the globe also require an IELTS or an equivalent score for employment or immigration.
There are two formats of IELTS to choose from, academic or general training, depending on the intended use. The Academic modules are used to apply for undergraduate or postgraduate studies at international universities where English is the language of study. They are also used as a measure of professional language proficiency for educators, nurses, veterinarians and other professionals. The General Training module is more suitable for people who want to work, live or study at a secondary institution in an English-speaking country.
IELTS Test Format
In IELTS, there are four papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The Speaking and Listening tests are the same in both Academic and General Training modules, but the Reading and Writing tests are different.
| Listening 4 sections, 40 items Approximately 30 minutes | ||
| Academic Reading 3 sections, 40 items 60 minutes | General Training Reading 3 sections, 40 items 60 minutes | |
| Academic Writing 2 tasks 60 minutes | General Training Writing 2 tasks 60 minutes | |
| Speaking 11 to 14 minutes | ||
| Total Test Time 2 hours 44 minutes |
Aquila Training Centre has a course to prepare candidate for IELS, whether it is for the Academic or General Training module. For details about the IELTS Preparation Course, click on IELTS Course.
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