IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

What is IELTS: The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. It uses a nine-band scale to clearly identify levels of proficiency, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). 

Educational institutions, employers, professional registration bodies and government immigration agencies often require proof of English language skills as part of their recruitment or admission procedures. IELTS is widely accepted for these purposes.

About the test 

There are two types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.

IELTS Academic:

The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.

This approach is widely supported by the institutions that recognise IELTS.

IELTS General Training

The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.

How are the two tests different?

IELTS Listening and Speaking tests are the same for both tests. IELTS Reading and Writing are different. Find out more about the format of each test.

General Training

Speaking

11-14 mins

Face-to-face interview without disruptions or distractions. Structured discussion on a familiar topic.

Reading

60 mins

5-6 texts taken from notices, advertisements, company handbooks, offical documents, books and newspapers

Writing

60 mins

Write a letter (150 words) Short Essay (250 words). Semi-formal style.

Listening

30 mins

4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two deal with everyday social contexts. Section 3 & 4 deal with educational and training contexts.

View General Training Test Format

Academic

Speaking

11-14 mins

Face-to-face interview without disruptions or distractions. Structured discussion on a familiar topic.

Reading

60 mins

3 long texts taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. Selected for a non-specialist audience.

Writing

60 mins

Describe a table, chart or diagram (150 words) Short Essay (250 words). Formal style.

Listening

30 mins

4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two deal with everyday social contexts. Section 3 & 4 deal with educational and training contexts.

 

How IELTS is scored

IELTS results are reported on a 9-band scale

IELTS results are designed to be simple and easy to understand. They are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest)

 

The IELTS scale

Band      score	Skill level	Description
9	Expert user	The test taker has fully operational command of the language. Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding.
8	Very good user	The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex and detailed argumentation well.
7	Good user	The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning.
6	Competent user	The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. They can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5	Modest user	The test taker has a partial command of the language and copes with overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many mistakes. They should be able to handle basic communication in their own field.
4	Limited user	The test taker's basic competence is limited to familiar situations. They frequently show problems in understanding and expression. They are not able to use complex language.
3	Extremely limited user	The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication.
2	Intermittent user	The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
1	Non-user	The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words.
0	Did not attempt the test	The test taker did not answer the questions.

Calculating the overall band score

A score is given for each test component – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. These individual scores are then averaged and rounded to produce an overall band score.

 

IELTS Application Fees:

 

The registration fee for IELTS is INR 11,800

IELTS preparation checklist

Register for the test.

There are 48 test dates per year and IDP IELTS offers over 200 test locations all over the world. Search for a test centre near you and find a convenient test date. Check the IELTS score required by your chosen university, institution, employer or organisation. Each organisation sets their own requirements so it’s a good idea to contact the organisation directly to check their IELTS requirements.

Improve your English:

Taking an English language course is one of the best ways to improve your English. The feedback you receive from your teacher will help you improve the specific skills involved in speaking, listening, reading and writing English. Test preparation is different to an English language course, as it will not help improve your English. An IELTS preparation course can help you familiarise yourself with the types of tasks included in an IELTS test. Ask your local IELTS test centre for more information about a preparation course near you.

Use English Everday:

Listen to English language radio, television and film. You should try to listen to a variety of English accents including American, Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand. Read English publications such as newspapers and magazines regularly. Write letters, emails or notes in English whenever possible. Speak English with your friends and family.

Practise with sample Questions:

Practise the free IELTS test sample questions. Use sample questions and sample responses with examiner comments. There is a wide range of IELTS preparation material available for purchase at bookshops and online. You can also find IELTS books here: www.amitbookdepot.com. 

IELTS videos

Prepare for the IELTS Speaking test with IELTS VIdeos. They explain the aspects of fluency and coherence, lexis and vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation that are considered during assessment.

The day before the test

Re-read the Information for Candidates booklet and Notice to Candidates again to ensure that you understand the test format and rules. Plan your journey – ensure you know how to get to the test venue so that you arrive in time. Also, get plenty of rest the night before your test to help you feel more relaxed on the day.

Test Day

Allow plenty of time to travel to the test venue to ensure you arrive on time. Bring your passport/national identity card with you: You must have the same identification that you provided on your IELTS Application Form or you will not be able to take the test. Bring stationery: pens, pencils and erasers that you need for the test.

Results

A Test Report Form is posted to test takers 13 days after their test. It shows:

An Overall Band Score (from 1-9)

A band score (from 1-9) for each section of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

Whether IELTS Academic or General Training was completed

The test taker’s photo, nationality, first language and date of birth..

Test Report Forms are valid for two years.

Centre Name	Location
IDP Education - Amritsar	Amritsar
IDP Education - Dehradun	Dehradun
British Council test location - Madurai	Madurai
British Council test location - Goa	Goa
British Council test location - Bhatinda	Bhatinda
IDP Education - Trivandrum	Trivandrum
IDP Education - Kochi	Kochi
British Council test location - Amritsar	- Amritsar
IDP Education - Angamaly	Angamaly
IDP Education - Vadodara	Vadodara
British Council test location - Rajkot	Rajkot
IDP Education - Bhopal	Bhopal
British Council test location - Baroda	Baroda
IDP Education - Trichur	Trichur
British Council test location - Vijaywada	Vijaywada
IDP Education - Jaipur	Jaipur
IDP Education – Kottayam	Kottayam
IDP Education - New Delhi	New Delhi
British Council test location - Kochi	Kochi
British Council test location - Patna	Patna
IDP Education - Chennai	Chennai
British Council test location - Bhopal	Bhopal
IDP Education - Ambala	Ambala
British Council test location - Hyderabad	Hyderabad
British Council test location - Lucknow	Lucknow
IDP Education - Hyderabad	Hyderabad
IDP Education - Patiala	Patiala
British Council test location - Chandigarh	Chandigarh
British Council test location - Surat	Surat
British Council test location - Vizag	Vizag
IDP Education - Bangalore	Bangalore
British Council test location - Trivandrum	Trivandrum
IDP Education - Pune	Pune
IDP Education - Rajkot	Rajkot
British Council test location - Coimbatore	Coimbatore
British Council test location - Trichy	Trichy
IDP Education - Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad
IDP Education - Moga	Moga
British Council test location - Thrissur	Thrissur
IDP Education - Chandigarh	Chandigarh
British Council test location - Anand	Anand
IDP Education - Mumbai	Mumbai
IDP Education - Mehsana	Mehsana
British Council test location - Ludhiana	Ludhiana
British Council test location - Kolkata	Kolkata
IDP Education - Vijayawada	Vijayawada
IDP Education - Indore	Indore
British Council test location - Bangalore	Bangalore
IDP Education - Anand	Anand
IDP Education - Karnal	Karnal
British Council test location - Siliguri	Siliguri
British Council test location - Chennai	Chennai
IDP Education - Navi Mumbai	Navi Mumbai
IDP Education - Kolkata	Kolkata
British Council test location - Guwahati	Guwahati
British Council test location - Kottayam	Kottayam
IDP Education - Calicut	Calicut
British Council test location - Jaipur	Jaipur
IDP Education - Vizag	Vizag
British Council test location - Ranchi	Ranchi
IDP Education - Bhatinda	Bhatinda
British Council test location – Jalandhar	Jalandhar
British Council test location - Calicut	Calicut
IDP Education - Coimbatore	Coimbatore
British Council test location - Moga	Moga
British Council test location - Delhi	Delhi
British Council test location - Mumbai	Mumbai
British Council test location – Bhubaneswar	Bhubaneswar
IDP Education - Mangalore	Mangalore
IDP Education - Surat	Surat
British Council test location - Pune	Pune
IDP Education - Jalandhar	Jalandhar
IDP Education - Jammu	Jammu
British Council test location - Raipur	Raipur
British Council test location - Patiala	Patiala
IDP Education - Ludhiana	Ludhiana
British Council test location - Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad

IELTS Test date

To Check upcoming IELTS exam dates in your city, visit this link :-

https://www.britishcouncil.in/exam/ielts/test-dates-fees-and-locations

Registration Procedure

You have to register for the test before you can be placed on the list for a particular test date. As these fill up quickly, it is recommended that you register as soon as possible. Be aware that registration for a particular test date is based on payment of the test fee on a first come first served basis

The deadline for submission of application is set three weeks prior to a certain test date.

1. GO TO www.ieltsregistration.com

2. Upload Required Documents

a. Scan and upload a clear copy of the VALID ID required with photo and signature. 

Valid National ID (any of the following may be considered as a valid ID)

Passport (valid at least 6 months before test date and must NOT have holes)

PRC Professional ID

SSS ID card

GSIS e-card

Unified Multi-purpose ID (UMID) 

3.  Test fee

4.  Payment Options

b. Online Payment

c. Offline Payment

After clicking "Pay Offline", close the tab and check your email. An email will be sent to you regarding payment procedure. Offline payment options are:

i. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Payment

Payment can be made at the IDP Education Pty Ltd (Manila) office by:

- Cash

- Credit Card

- Manager's Check (payable to "IDP Education Pty Ltd")

ii. Other Offline Payment Options:

1) Click the link provided in the email

2) Fill-in the required information

Indicate Candidate's Name in the "Invoice No." field in the link

3) Choose preferred payment method

4) Follow the email instructions

* Each vendor will have their own payment validation process, please follow email instructions to the letter

* Take note of your reference number for Bayad Centers and Over-the-Counter Payments

5. Important Notes

If payment is not received within 24 hours, your booking will automatically be cancelled

Your scanned document must contain: 

Your ID or Passport number

·  Your signature

o For passports: Please sign on it before you scan it

o For National IDs: In case your ID does not have your signature on, please add your signature in the document to be uploaded (see sample below) 

Your date of Birth

·  Your photograph

·  Your ID (if applicable) or Passport expiry date

· If you use your National ID then make sure that both sides are in one page – preferably the one side under the other

For more information about IELTS, you can also contact to

Amit Book Depot

SCO 210-211, Ground Floor, SEC-34A,Chandigarh

Postal/Zip Code : 160022

Tel: 0172 2665665

WhatsApp: 7696866526

Email _id : amitbookdepot.com@gmail.com