International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
It is an English language test to migrate, work, and study abroad. It is considered as the most reliable indicator of ability to live and study in other countries
Who owns IELTS⇒
IELTS is owned by British council (Cambridge University) and IDP (IELTS Australia)
RIGHT module⇒
ACADEMIC: To study
GENERAL: to migrate or work
UKVI: to support a UK visa application to work, live or study in the UK
IELTS TEST FORMAT⇒
You will have to listen to four recordings and then answer the questions asked. The recordings are of native English speakers and the duration of the test is 30 minutes |
IELTS Listening test (30 minutes) |
The IELTS Reading test requires you to answer 40 questions and is designed to test you on an array of reading skills. You would have to read for gist, main ideas, details, logical arguments, skimming, and figuring out the writers’ attitudes, opinions and intentions |
IELTS Reading test (60 minutes) |
The IELTS writing test requires you to complete two tasks and covers topics of general interest based on the module you are taking |
IELTS Writing test (60 minutes) |
The IELTS Speaking test assesses your spoken English skills. The test is recorded and conducted in three parts |
IELTS Speaking Test (11-14 minutes) |
Source: https://www.idp.com/india/what-is-ielts/