IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Organizing Body
Organization: British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge English Language Assessment.
Exam Structure
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Section
|
Number of Questions
|
Time Limit
|
Score
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Listening
|
40
|
30 mins
|
0-9
|
|
Reading
|
40
|
60 mins
|
0–9
|
|
Writing
|
2 Tasks
|
60 mins
|
0–9
|
|
Speaking
|
3 parts
|
11-14 mins
|
0–9
|
|
Total
|
|
165 mins
|
0–9 (Avg of L,R,W,S)
|
Frequency of Exam
IELTS is available up to 5 times a week. You have to register for it when you are best prepared and considering your deadlines to submit the scores.
Cost
Registration fee: $215 – $310 depends on the location of the test.
Eligibility
Open to anyone who wishes to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Typically required for admission to universities in English-speaking countries.
Official Website
Average Score Ranges
Average score: 6.0–7.0
Competitive Score : 7.5+