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Description
Complete Introduction to IELTS.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a language competence test and one of the most widely used and acknowledged forms of English in education and migration around the world. IELTS training is an internationally recognized system for testing English language proficiency in four areas for non-native speakers who want to study or work in an English-speaking environment.
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
IELTS preparation has become one of the most trusted types of English-language evaluation since its establishment in 1989, and it is approved by over 8,000 colleges, businesses, and immigration organizations throughout the world. The IELTS testing techniques are designed to assess a candidate’s ability to use English in real-life circumstances.
 Test Types of IELTS
There are two types of IELTS tests, and your IELTS score is valid for two years after it is assessed.
- Academic IELTS is for international students interested in studying at a UK university or joining a higher education institution.
- General IELTS lessons emphasize English survival skills as well as social and workplace language, making them perfect for people wishing to migrate to English-speaking nations like Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
IELTS 9-Band Scale
Each section of the test will be graded on a scale of 1 to 9. Your overall IELTS band score is determined by your average score, and you can be evaluated on full or half points.
| Score | Skill | Skill Overview |
| Band 9 | Expert user | Fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate, and fluent with complete understanding. |
| Band 8 | Very good user | Fully operational command of the language with only occasional inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. |
| Band 7 | Good user | Operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies, and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. |
| Band 6 | Competent user | Generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies, and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. |
| Band 5 | Modest user | Partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. |
| Band 4 | Limited user | Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language. |
| Band 3 | Extremely limited user | Conveys and understands the only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur. |
| Band 2 | Intermittent user | No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. |
| Band 1 | Non-user | Essentially cannot use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. |
| Band 0 | Did not attempt the test | No assessable information was provided. Did not take the test. |
Registration for your IELTS test
Step one – Find your nearest IELTS test location
With more than 1,600 IELTS test locations in over 140 countries, there is bound to be one near you. Find my nearest center.
Step two – Register for your IELTS test
You can register and pay online or download an application form to print, complete, and submit to your local test center.
Don’t forget to provide a copy of your valid identity document. You will also need to present the same identity document on the day of the test.
Step three – Your IELTS test is booked
Once your application has been processed, your test center will send you a written confirmation of the date and time of your test. The Speaking test, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. Your test center will advise.
