Everything you need to know about the IELTS exam
Every time students dream of flying to a foreign country, they have an adrenaline rush of attempting all the exams they need to write, to get into their aspiring universities. To name a few, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFEL is some of the main exams where we see students slog on. But if they understand the pattern and plan for their examination, it would be a cakewalk for them to write any of these, as most of these exams test our basic communication and analytical skills. One such exam where a lot of people work on is IELTS. Besides, IELTS is the most commonly preferred exam by almost all foreign countries. Clearing this exam with a decent score would make your way easy to your dreamed university. Here, this article presents you with what exactly is this exam about. Check it out!
What exactly is IELTS and why do I need to write it?
IELTS is a test where it checks the English language proficiency of a non-native speaker. A diversified set of students from different countries, whose primary language may not be English, apply to universities, whose primary form of communication is in the English language. So, they expect students to have basic knowledge in the language to sustain themselves in the university and also in their country.
How do I understand the pattern of the examination?
This test consists of 4 parts and tests the LSRW of students, i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
LISTENING: The other one is listening which has 4 questions compromising of recorded monologue and conversations. It will last for 30 minutes.
SPEAKING: consists of face to face interview wherein they check your spontaneous answers and also fluency. It lasts for 15 min.
READING: The reading part usually consists of reading comprehension passages and questions based on them. The time given for this part is 60 minutes.
WRITING: The last one is writing which tests the language flow in the form of essays on different topics and situations. Its time limit is again 60 minutes.
How do I score?
Each section ranges from a scale of 0–9 where a student will be awarded according to his/her performance. The overall score will be the average of all 4 sections.
Am I eligible to write IELTS?
To write IELTS, the minimum eligibility criterion of age is 16. Apart from that, one needs to have a proper passport. IELTS is a valid examination only if a student is planning to USA/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canada.
What is a good score in IELTS?
There is no such optimum score in this examination. It depends on which university you are applying to. To get into the top universities, the minimum band requirement is 7.0. However, there are many good universities where they accept 6.0 and 6.5 too.
How do I register for IETLS?
You can book the slot even before 10 days of your exam. But it is recommended to book before a month. Go to IELTS official website and register. Few quick and easy ways steps for IELTS are:
- Find your nearest IELTS center
- Find a date that you are comfortable writing the exam
- Register for the exam
- IELTS test is booked
What is the cost of the IELTS exam?
IELTS usually costs around $225, however, there is no specific fee, as it varies according to the test center you prefer.
Can I retake IELTS?
You can give IELTS any number of times. There are no restrictions on re-taking the exam.
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