What is IELTS and why is it important for students ?

IELTS is the most popular test for those looking to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. It is globally recognised by more than 11,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies including 3,400 institutions in the USA.

History of IELTS 

The English Language Testing Service (IELTS) was launched in 1980 by Cambridge English Language Assessment (known as UCLES back then) and the British Council.

The format was simple and innovative which reflected changes in language learning and teaching. IELTS gave growth in communicative language learning. The test task was intended to reflect the use of the English language in the real world.

What is IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language. Countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA are countries where English is the native language.

IELTS is graded on a scale of 1-9 where your English language skills are measured with band scores. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.

 Why you need IELTS?

English is the third most spoken language in the world. There are 379 million speakers worldwide.

If you are looking to work, live or study in an English-speaking country, then you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

The ability to communicate in the native language of the country you wish to work or study in has a wide range of benefits. This is essential if you're looking for job opportunities as well as integrating into a foreign community.

IELTS Modules

There are two modules of IELTS:

Academic Module

IELTS Academic is intended for those who want to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.

General Training Module

IELTS General Training is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training mainly to gain work experience or for immigration purposes.

The IELTS test is divided into four parts:

●      Listening: 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes' transfer time)

●      Reading: 60 minutes

●      Writing: 60 minutes

●      Speaking: 11–14 minutes

The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Conclusion

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