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IELTS has two types: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Both tests assess your English language skills. Listening and Speaking components of the test are same for both types. But the subject matter tested for Reading and Writing is different depending on the test you take.
IELTS Academic
The IELTS Academic test is suitable for those wanting to study in an English-speaking environment or university (higher education). However you can also take IELTS Academic for professional registration purposes.
IELTS General
The IELTS General Training test is suitable for those applying to study below degree level. For instance this includes an English-speaking school or college. On the other hand it can also be taken for work experience or other employment training.
It is important to note that the IELTS exam has two versions: Academic and General Training. Candidates for both versions take identical Listening and Speaking tests; however, the Reading and Writing components are distinct.
The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are administered sequentially without breaks, taking a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Speaking test is scheduled independently and can be completed within a seven-day window, either before or after the other sections.
Listening(60 minutes)
You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and after that write your answers to a series of questions.
Most importantly assessors will be looking for evidence of your ability to understand the main ideas , and evidence of your ability to follow the development of ideas.
Reading (60 minutes)
Academic test includes three long texts taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers, appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration.
On the other hand general test this includes extracts from books, magazines, newspapers and guidelines.
Writing (60 minutes)
Academic test Topics are of general interest to, and suitable for, test takers entering undergraduate and postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration. Moreover this test includes 2 tasks.
However General test you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. similarly this test also includes 2 tasks.
Speaking (11–14 minutes)
The speaking section assesses your use of spoken English. Therefor the test consists of an oral interview between the test takers' and an examiner. Most importantly all Speaking tests are recorded.
There are three parts to the test and each part fulfils a specific function .
You can choose to take IELTS on a computer or paper for both the General Training and Academic tests. The test format, question types, time allocated to each test part and content is the same for both IELTS on computer and the IELTS on paper. The only difference is in your test day experience.
If you choose to complete your IELTS test on a computer, you will do the Reading, Listening, and Writing parts of the test using a computer. The IELTS Speaking test remains the same, with a face-to-face interview with an examiner. The Speaking test will be completed either just before, or just after the Reading, Listening, and Writing test.
If you take IELTS on paper, you will complete the Reading, Listening and Writing parts on paper. The Speaking test is completed in a face-to-face interview with an IELTS examiner, and this can be done one week before or after your test date. In the IELTS on paper test, the Writing, Reading, and Listening tests are all completed on the same day with no breaks between each test.
Once you have decided which IELTS test you need to take and the format you wish to take it in, you are ready to book your IELTS test.
To successfully book your IELTS test, make sure you have a valid form of identification handy. This identification document can be a valid passport, for example.
You will need to upload a clear copy of your identification document to book your IELTS test and bring this documentation on your test day too.
If you are not sure whether the identification document you have is valid, contact your local test centre to check.
Please note, if you want to book an IELTS test and are under 18 years of age, you will need to supply written consent by a parent or guardian in order to book your test successfully.
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