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Whether you’re planning to immigrate or study abroad, giving an English proficiency test and qualifying the same is mandatory. One such exam is International English Language Testing System (IELTS). This post covers everything you need to know about IELTS – eligibility, countries, registration process, slot booking, fees, preparation tips, exam pattern, and even course suggestions.

What Is International English Language Testing System (IELTS)?

It is an English language ability exam, which evaluates a candidate’s ability to converse in the English language across all four essential modules: speaking, writing, reading, and listening.

Who Can Take The IELTS?

You can take the IELTS exam regardless of your education level – high school, bachelor’s degree, or others. The exam assesses your English skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking, without emphasizing your educational qualifications.

International English Language Testing System – Eligibility

Regardless of their overall grade, candidates who are enrolled in the 12th grade or an equivalent can take the IELTS exams.

Age Criteria

The minimum age requirement for applicants who wish to sit for the IELTS exam in India is 16 years old.

Number Of Attempts

You may take the IELTS test as many times as you like. You can use the result of the test you prefer.

IELTS Eligible Countries With Required Scores

Country	Minimum Score Required
USA	6.5
Canada	6
UK	Undergraduate- 7 Pre- Masters – 5 Master’s Diploma – 6
Australia	Undergraduate – 6+ Postgraduate – 6.5

What To Bring For The IELTS Test?

1. Valid Passport ID
2. Mode of Test
   • Online – paper and pencils are provided
   • Offline (Paper Test) – should carry paper, pencil and eraser

How To Register For IELTS?

Step Wise Procedure

1. Visit the official website and go to ‘sign up’ to create an account by filling in your details.

2. Create an account by filling in all the necessary details

3. Upload copies of your Passport. 

4. Select the list of colleges where you want to send your Score Report.

5. Review your details  before making payment.

6. Once the payment has been made. Candidates can take a printout of the acknowledgement receipt.
7. After online registration, you will receive an acknowledgement on the registered email/phone number.

Slot Booking

Online

1. Visit the Official Website
2. Select the option ‘Register for test’
3. Select your preferred test – computer-delivered IELTS or paper-based IELTS
4. Choose your test type – IELTS Academic or (IELTS General Training)
5. Select your preferred Test Center, exam date, and Slot
6. Upload a scanned color copy of your passport
7. Pay the test fee using online payment
8. Check the test fee confirmation for exam booking on your registered email id

Offline

1. Visit the Official Website
2. Visit the nearest IELTS test center/ branch 
3. Candidates can download the registration form and submit it to the nearest test center along with the fee.
4. The confirmation of the date and time will be sent by the IELTS test center.
5. The speaking test will be conducted on a separate date within 7 days of registering for the IELTS test.

Registration Fees And Mode Of Payment

Fees	INR 16,250
Mode of Payment	Online, Debit / Credit Card, Netbanking

IELTS Exam Preparation

Preparation Tips

1. Know the Test Pattern: Most important is to understand the test format and check the type of questions to be asked in all sections.
2. Solve Practice Tests: Students can download sample papers for free from the IDP IELTS website. There are online mock tests available for each section of the exam. Solving these practice tests with answers will help students know their strengths and weaknesses and areas that they need to improve.
3. Section Wise Tips:
   1. Reading :
      1. Read as much as possible
      2. Make notes
      3. Repetition
      4. Practice comprehension
   2. Writing:
      1. Reading sample essays
      2. Write essays
      3. Grammar practice
   3. Speaking:
      1. The examiner asks general questions about yourself and other similar topics like your home, work, family, studies and interests. This part lasts for 4-5 minutes.
      2.  a card is given to the test takers and then they have to talk about a particular topic. One minute is given to prepare before speaking up for two minutes. After this, the examiner asks one or two questions on the same topic.
      3. The test takers are asked further questions about the topic in Part 2. This allows discussing more abstract ideas and issues.

Affordable Resources

1. IELTS Complete Course Video
2. Sample Test Paper

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Exam Pattern For IELTS Exam

Sections with Duration	IELTS Academic Test Description	Total Questions
Listening (30 min)	The test includes four recorded conversations and discussions.	40
Reading (60 min)	There are three long reading sections in the test. These readings can be about different things, like facts or discussions. They might also include pictures or graphs.	40
Writing (60 min)	For Writing Task 1, you need to write at least 150 words to explain a picture or chart. In Writing Task 2, you need to write an essay with at least 250 words.	2
Speaking (11-14 min)	A face-to-face interview includes an introduction of the candidate, a cue card, and a detailed discussion.	3

Test Format for IELTS

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Conclusion

For any further clarifications, please contact us. Now that you know the test pattern, exam details, some useful resources for preparation, you can start preparing immediately. If you need any further assistance or need IELTS classes, you may reach out to us.