🎯 What is IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System or in short, IELTS, is an international standardized test of English language ability for non-native English speakers.
🎯Who are the administrators of IELTS?
IDP: IELTS Australia, Cambridge Assessment English, and the British Council, which were all founded in 1989, jointly oversee IELTS.
🎯What is the test format?
IELTS has four evaluation criteria: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. There are two distinct modules for IELTS, and one is Academic, and the other is General Training.
Those who want to apply for undergraduate or postgraduate programs abroad, or those who are seeking professional registrations i.e. doctors have to choose the Academic module of the test.
Those who just want to migrate to an English speaking country or who want to apply for below degree level of education can choose the latter module.
🎯Why take the IELTS?
Since IELTS is used in order to evaluate the English language skills of non-native speakers, many universities, mostly non-American universities, set a requirement of a good IELTS score for their applicants. On top of that, those who aspire to migrate to an English speaking country can earn an edge while applying for the migration process.
In addition to that, the tuition market of IELTS aspirants seems to be high with an monthly average salary of 10000 BDT to 15000 BDT for a tutor, and this opens a huge opportunity for the undergraduate students.
🎯What is the duration of the IELTS exams?
The exam lasts two hours and forty-five minutes in total. Reading for 60 minutes, writing for 60 minutes, speaking for 30 minutes (11–14 minutes). The time, reading, and writing assessments are completed in one session. The Speaking exam is given on the day the person chooses while registering.
🎯What is the score range?
IELTS results are reported on a 9-band scale. IELTS score range. They are given band scores between 1 and 9, with 1 being the lowest (the highest).
🎯 What is the eligibility for taking the IELTS?
16 years old or older, regardless of gender, nationality, or background, is eligible to take this exam. Only when a school requires the IELTS scores for admission are there exceptions.
🎯What is the acceptable grade standard to get into good universities?
Acceptable IELTS score standard in international universities: Before admission, candidates are also expected to satisfy additional general prerequisites. The majority of prestigious universities will want a minimum total score of 7.0. Additionally, they demand a section or band score of at least 6.5 in each of the four sections. For instance, prestigious American universities like Stanford and Harvard accept IELTS scores of 7 or higher. In a similar vein, colleges like Oxford or Cambridge in the UK demand 7.5 or above. To enter their best colleges at universities in Canada and Australia, applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.
🎯How much does taking IELTS cost?
IELTS testing fees: The IELTS test will cost you about $250.
🎯What is the system for scoring?
The IELTS nine-band scale is used to translate scores out of 40. There are complete and half bands for reporting scores. The grades for the Academic and General Training Reading exams are the same.
🎯How to prepare for IELTS?
Required readings and other other required materials for an examinee for the IELTS exam: The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS is among the best-recommended books.
IELTS practice test books: The Target Band 7 by Simone Braverman, the Barron's IELTS Superpack, and the Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Student's Book with Answers.
Focus on IELTS Foundation: Foundation Coursebook, Check Your English Vocabulary for IELTS, Road to IELTS, IELTS Trainer, Mometrix IELTS Book for General Training and Academic, etc.).
The Road to IELTS course is one of the best resources. The British Council's official online preparation program is called Road to IELTS.
🎯What websites can be used to get guidelines and registering for the exam?
The British Council's IELTS website: https://www.britishcouncil.org.bd/en
The IDP's IELTS website: https://www.idp.com/bangladesh/
The official IELTS website: https://www.ielts.org/
🎯Where in Bangladesh may one take the IELTS exams?
After registering online on either the British Council or IDP website, one can book their preferred type of IELTS exam, date, and exam center .There are 30 centers under British Council and IDP offering IELTS tests (paper-based or computer delivered) in Bangladesh.
IELTS General Training in-centre (computer); applicable for Chattogram and Sylhet;
IELTS Academic in-centre (computer); applicable for Chattogram and Sylhet;
IELTS General Training for UKVI (UK Visa and Immigration) in-centre;
IELTS Academic for UKVI (UK Visa and Immigration);
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) in-centre.
🎯 How long does the IELTS score remain valid after the result is out?
Whether you have taken paper-based or computer-delivered IELTS, organisations will usually not accept your results if they are more than two years old, unless you provide evidence that you have actively maintained or tried to improve your English since taking the test.
Disclaimer:
Before moving to the final content, we want to give a disclaimer -
This blog is written based on the latest data. The format of the examination can be changed by the administrator board anytime. In that case, information regarding the IELTS test format may not apply to the readers even though the other facts might be true. We request you all to visit the official website link provided in this blog to get the information you will need regarding the IELTS.
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Written by - Tuba Tabassum Hridi
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