Friday, December 7, 2012

IELTS Test format

IELTS consists of 4 components and 2 types of module.

Two types of modules:

1. Academic IELTS:
This is for candidates wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration.

2. General Training:
This is for candidates wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK) and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level.


Test components are as follows:

1. Listening:
There will be 4 sections, 40 items and approximately 30 minutes is alloted.



2. Reading:
There will be 3 sections, 40 items and 60 minutes is alloted.

3. Writing:
There will be 2 tasks and 60 minutes is alloted.

(Note: The reading and Writing section is different for Academic and General Training modules) and

4. Speaking:
11 to 14 minutes of interview will be taken by the IELTS examiners.

Total Test Time: 2 Hours 44 minutes

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