IELTS is a globally recognized English proficiency test designed for non-native speakers aiming to study, work, or migrate to English-speaking countries. It is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English.
You can take:
IELTS Academic – for higher education or professional registration.
IELTS General Training – for migration and work.
No minimum eligibility criteria.
Recommended for individuals aged 16 and above.
Must bring a valid passport as identification.
Choose between Paper-based or Computer-delivered tests.
Total Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Listening, Reading, and Writing are taken in one sitting.
Speaking may be on the same day or within 7 days before/after the other sections.
Approx. $215 – $250 USD, depending on your country.
May vary slightly by test center and format (paper or computer).
Section | Description | Time |
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Listening | 4 recordings of native English speakers | 30 min |
Reading | 3 passages with questions (Academic or General) | 60 min |
Writing | 2 tasks (describing data/chart, essay) | 60 min |
Speaking | Face-to-face interview with examiner | 11–14 min |
Scoring:
Each section scored on Band 0–9
Overall Band Score is the average of all 4 sections (rounded to the nearest 0.5)