IELTS Coaching

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It is recognized by over 9,000 organizations worldwide, including universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.

Candidates take the Listening, Reading and Writing tests together on one day followed by the Speaking test on a different day.

IELTS Academic: This version of the test is for those who want to study at tertiary level in an English-speaking country or seek professional registration. The test focuses on whether you can communicate effectively in English across a range of different situations.

IELTS General Training: This version of the test is for those who want to migrate to an English-speaking country (for example, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK). It assesses your ability to communicate in daily life, social and workplace contexts.

IELTS Test Format

The IELTS test assesses your abilities in listening, reading, writing and speaking – in less than three hours. Here’s how the test is structured:

Listening (30 minutes) – You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write your answers to a series of questions.

Reading (60 minutes) – You will read texts on a variety of topics and then answer questions based on the information you have read.

Writing (60 minutes) – You will be presented with two writing tasks of 150 and 250 words, where you will be asked to express your opinion on a particular topic.

Speaking (11–14 minutes) – You will take part in a face-to-face interview with a certified IELTS examiner. The interviewer will ask you questions about familiar topics, such as your family, home, work/study, interests and hobbies.

IELTS Scores

IELTS results are reported on a nine-band scale, with each band corresponding to a specified competence in English. Overall, IELTS results are available 13 calendar days after the test.

Band Score Description

9 Expert user Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

8 Very good user Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.

7 Good user Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.

6 Competent user Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.

5 Modest user Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.

4 Limited user Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.

3 Extremely limited user Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.

2 Intermediate user No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.

1 Non-user Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.

0 Did not attempt the test No assessable information provided.