The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses the English proficiency of non-native speakers who want to study or work in English-speaking countries. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP Education, and Cambridge Assessment English.

IELTS Exam Format:

The IELTS exam has two main formats:

• Academic: For those applying for higher education or professional registration.
• General Training: For those migrating to English-speaking countries or for lower-level education or training.

Both formats include four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The Listening

The IELTS Listening test assesses your ability to understand spoken English. It consists of four sections, each with 10 questions. The test takes approximately 30 minutes, with an additional 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.

Test Format:

• Section 1: A conversation between two people in an everyday social context (e.g., booking a hotel room).
• Section 2: A monologue in an everyday social context (e.g., a speech about local facilities).
• Section 3:

The IELTS Reading test assesses your ability to understand written English. The test takes 60 minutes and consists of three sections, each with a reading passage and a set of questions.

Academic Reading:

The Academic Reading test uses three long texts which come from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. These have been written for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration.

General Training Reading:

The General Training Reading test uses extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter on

The IELTS Writing test assesses your ability to write in English. The test takes 60 minutes and consists of two tasks.

Academic Writing:

• Task 1 (20 minutes): You are presented with a graph, table, chart, or diagram and asked to describe, summarize, or explain the information in your own words (150 words minimum).
• Task 2 (40 minutes): You are asked to write an essay in response to a prompt. You need to present an argument, discuss a topic, or evaluate an idea (250 words

The IELTS Speaking test assesses your ability to speak English. It is a face-to-face interview with an examiner and takes 11-14 minutes.

Test Format:

The Speaking test consists of three parts:

• Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes): The examiner will ask you general questions about yourself, your interests, your work, and your studies.
• Part 2: Cue Card (3-4 minutes): You will be given a cue card with a topic and asked to talk about it for 1-2 minutes. You will have one minute