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IELTS
International English
Language Testing System

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What is
IELTS Academic is accepted for education purposes by
schools, universities and colleges in countries namely the
UK, the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand.

IELTS? IELTS General Training is accepted for immigration and work

visa purposes for countries namely Canada, Australia and
New Zealand.

The English Language Testing Service (ELTS) was jointly

There are more than 900 test centres around the globe where
launched by Cambridge English Language Assessment and
the test is conducted.
British Council in 1980. While redesigning the test to make it
internationally standardised and have global participation,
IDP: IELTS Australia also partnered with the other two
institutions and thus, a new format, IELTS was formed in
1989.

IELTS- International English Language Testing System is an

internationally accepted test as a proof of level of English
language proficiency for the non-native English speakers. It
is accepted by most academic institution, over 3000,
worldwide and also by professional organisations.
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IELTS Test are developed by experts at Cambridge English
Language Assessment.
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BY AUSSIZZ GROUIP
The test has undergone revisions in 1995 (three major
changes), 2001 (changes in speaking test), 2005
(introduction of new assessment criteria for the Writing
Test).

It is a paper-based test.

IELTS Test has two versions –

1. IELTS Academic
PERSONALIZED,
2. IELTS General Training.
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The results are in form of “Band Score” which is on a scale of
0-9. PTE/IELTS
It is the only test accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration
(UKVI) for visa purposes. It is also accepted by government
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bodies of countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand for
Visa purposes.
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Test Format Score Guide

IELTS consists of 4 sections focusing on four individual IELTS Score is valid for two years and it is represented in
skills. These sections and skills are: bands. The score is awarded from a scale of 1 to 9 in half-
point increments. Each section is scored on a band scale of
1 to 9 including the overall score which is the average of the
scores of four sections.
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Skill Level
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Band Score
9 Expert
IELTS 8 Very Good
MODULES
7 Good

6 Competent

5 Modest

4 Limited

3 Extremely Limited

2 Intermittent

1 Non-user
Both the versions, Academic and General Training have
same listening and speaking sections. But, the reading and 0 Did not attempt
writing sections differ. the test

For listening, reading and writing sections you get separate

question booklets and answer sheets. Speaking section is a
face-to-face interview with an examiner.

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Listening and Reading sections are graded quite straight-forward. 1 mark is awarded to each correct response and 0 for an
incorrect response. There is no negative marking. These marks/ raw score out of 40 are then converted on the scale of 1-9.

ACADEMIC SCORE SHEET GENERAL SCORE SHEET

Band Score Score/40 Band Score Score/40

9 39-40 9 40

8.5 37-38 8.5 39

8 35-36 8 37-38

7.5 33-34 7.5 36

7 30-32 7 34-35

6.5 27-29 6.5 32-33

6 23-26 6 30-31

5.5 19-22 5.5 27-29

5 15-18 5 23-26

4.5 13-14 4.5 19-22

4 10-12 4 15-18

3.5 8-9 3.5 12-14

3 6-7 3 9-11

2.5 4-5 2.5 6-8

2 3 2 4-5

For assessment of Writing and Speaking sections, these are the specific band descriptors.
WRITING BAND DESCRIPTORS

(TASK 1 ONLY) Fully satisfies all the requirements of the task.

TASK ACHIEVEMENT (TASK 2 ONLY) Fully addresses all the parts of the task.

uses cohesion in such a way that it attracts no attention.

COHERENCE AND COHESION skillfully manages paragraphing.

uses a wide range of vocabulary with very natural and sophisticated

LEXICAL RESOURCE control of lexical features; only rare minor errors occur.

uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy;

GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
rare minor errors occur.

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SPEAKING BAND DESCRIPTORS

Talk at length.
Talk without break and hesitation.
FLUENCY Talk without self-correction.
Be clear and understood.
Use linking devices.

Use a range of words.

LEXICAL RESOURCE Use less common vocabulary.
Avoid errors.

Use a range of sentence structures.

GRAMMAR Use proper tenses.
Avoid errors.

Be clear and understood throughout the test.

Use intonation.
PRONUNCIATION Accent does not affect understanding.
Accurate word and sound pronunciation.

ANSWER SHEET
For assessment of Writing and Speaking sections, there are the specific band descriptors.

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Answer Sheet for IELTS Writing Task 1 Answer Sheet for IELTS Writing Task 2

TASK 2

IELTS RESULT
IELTS RESULT
The IELTS test results are issued 13 days after the
test. At some test centres candidates can collect
their results on the 13th day; at other test centres
results are mailed to candidates on the 13th day.
Test centres are not permitted to give results out
over the phone or by fax or email.

It might happen, in some cases, that your

IELTS Test Results might be withheld or delayed.

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Listening
There is no difference between Academic and General
Training listening.
Total Time: 40 minutes divided into 30 minutes + 10 minutes
(to transfer the answers to answer sheet)
Number of Questions: 40
Test Format: Consists of 4 sections. Each section will have a
different recording (total: 4) and 10 questions each based on
the recording.
Scoring: 1 mark per question. No negative Marking.
Types of listening recordings:
Section/Passage 1: A dialogue between two people
involving exchange of basic information. The topic will be
something related to daily life.
Example: Hotel Booking, confirmations of reservations,
student accommodation inquiries and so on.
Section/ Passage 2: A monologue from a common daily
situation.
Example: Someone presenting directions around a place/
campus, information about event or place.
Section/ Passage 3: A conversation between more than two
people on an academic topic.
Example: thesis discussion between professor and class
students about, professor providing feedback to the class
assignments and discussing the same with students.
Section/ Passage 4: A monologue, generally a lecture by a
professor on an academic topic.
Example: A lecture on subjects like psychology, biology or
any such college level subject
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Question Types:
1. Multiple Choice Questions
2. Fill in the blanks
3. Answer Short questions
4. Table/ Flow Chart/ Note/ Summary Completion
5. Form Completion
6. Sentence Completion
7. Maps/ diagrams/ Plan questions
8. Matching
Listening Tips:
« Check the audibility of your headphones before
the exam
« Each recording in the listening test will be
played only once
« You will be given time to read through the
questions before you listen
« Read instructions and questions carefully
« Use your prior knowledge of grammar to
predict answers
« Do not be in a hurry to answer
« Pay attention to repetitions or corrections
« Prepare listening to different accents
« Write answers in question paper first and
transfer in answer sheet later on
« Check spelling and grammar while transferring
the answer
« Do not panic if you do not understand a word
« Move quickly to the next question
« Attempt all questions, there is no negative
marking
« Transfer answers properly and proofread
« Write answers with pencil and in capital letters
only
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Question Types:
1. Multiple choice questions
2. Find information

READING
3. Match Headings
4. Fill in the Blanks
5. True/ False/ Not Given
6. Sentence Completion
7. Table Completion
8. Flow Chart Completion
9. Diagram Labelling

Total Time: 60 minutes (no extra time to transfer answers on 10. Short answer questions
the answer sheet

Number of Questions: 40 Reading Tips:

Test Format:
« Write answers with pencil

IELTS Academic:
« In capital letters only

3 sections. Each section consisting of 1 passage each of

700-1000 words (total: 3 passages). Each section has 12-14
questions.
IELTS General Training:
3 sections. 2-3 passage in first 2 sections and 1 long
passage in the 3 rd section. Each section has 12-14
questions.
Scoring: 1 mark per question. No negative Marking.
Type of Passages:
Academic: The passages in all three sections might come
from wide range of subjects like science, environment,
history, etc. They can contain charts and visual of a process.
General Training: Section 1 will have 2-3 short articles
relating to everyday life topic. In section 2, there will be 2
short texts. Section 3 comprises of a longer text on a formal
topic.
Topics:
Health || psychology || biology || animal science ||
environmental science || engineering || agriculture || global
politics || economics || inventions and technology
« Skim through the text
« Scan / Underline the key words
« Read/View for the details
« Look for topic sentence
« Learn Synonyms ( Increasing- Accelerating)
« Be familiar with type of question
« Look for Noun or numbers
« Understand question/follow instructions
« Pay attention to timing
« Do not try and read every word
« Do not worry about the subject
« Do not change the form of the word(s)
« Do not worry if u do not understand a word
« Check your spelling
« Be careful to use singular and plural correctly
« Pay attention to the word limit
« Attempt all questions
« Proofread answers

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Question Types:
Task 1:
Line Graph || Bar Graph || Pie Chart || Diagram || Map || Flow

WRITING
Chart

Task 2:
Agree- Disagree || Advantage- Disadvantage || Cause-
Solution || Discuss and Opinion|| Question-based

Writing Tips:
« Make a plan
Total Time: 60 minutes
« Answer the whole question
Number of Questions: 2
« Handwriting is important, write neatly
Test Format: « Timing
IELTS Academic: « Stay on topic
Task 1: Report Writing based on information from graphs,
« Avoid memorization
diagrams or any visual prompts.
« Avoid repetition of words and ideas
Task 2: Formal Academic Essay
« Avoid slang and keep it formal
IELTS General Training:
« Go over the word limit (not too long, not too
Task 1: Letter Writing (Formal and Informal).
Task 2: Essay Writing short)

Minimum Word Count:

Task 1: Minimum 150 words
Task 2: Minimum 250 words

Scoring: Task 1 has 1/3 weightage and Task 2 has 2/3

weightage on your score.

IELTS Writing is scored based on four broad parameters-

Task Achievement, Grammatical Range and Accuracy,
Lexical Resources, Coherence and Cohesion.
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Question Types:
Part 1:
General Question ranging from your introduction to

SPEAKING
day-to-day life, hobbies, interests and so on.
Part 2:
Education, Travel, Culture, Hobbies, Sports, Interests and so
on.
Pert 3:
The questions will be based on the response you give
in part 2.

Total Time: 12-14 minutes

Speaking Tips:
Test Format: « Relax and be confident
Part 1: Introductory Questions « Talk fluently and be spontaneous
Part 2: Long Turn (Cue Card)
Part 3: Followup Questions « Don’t show off
« Don’t give short answers
Ÿ The speaking test will be conducted face-to-face.
Ÿ The speaking test might be conducted a day or two before « Don’t talk excessively
or after the listening, reading and writing test. « Don’t memorize answers
Ÿ The venue of the speaking test will be different from the
one for listening, reading and writing test.
« Use a wide range of vocabulary and grammar
Ÿ You are not allowed to carry anything apart from your id « Ask for clarification (not explanation) if
proof (i.e passport) necessary

Scoring: IELTS Speaking is scored based on four broad

parameters- Fluency, Lexical Resource, Grammar and
Pronunciation.

Talk at length.
Talk without break and hesitation.
FLUENCY Talk without self-correction.
Be clear and understood.
Use linking devices.

Use a range of words.

LEXICAL
Use less common vocabulary.
RESOURCE
Avoid errors.

Use a range of sentence structures.

GRAMMAR Use proper tenses.
Avoid errors.
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throughout the test. Use intonation.
Accent does not affect
PRONUNCIATION understanding.
Accurate word and sound
pronunciation.

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TEST DAY TIPS

Ø The total test time for Listening, Reading and Writing is 2 hours 30 minutes and you do not get a break in between the test
before which you have process for seating arrangement. So, make sure you have proper rest and have eaten proper food (not
something that might make you feel lethargic).

Ø Drink adequate amount of water. You are allowed to carry a transparent bottle in the exam hall.

Ø Wear comfortable clothing while appearing for the Listening, Reading and Writing test to avoid distractions. On the day of
speaking test, try coming in a little formal attire (note that you are not judged on your clothing but it will make you feel more
confident).

Ø Make sure to carry a valid identity proof which is your “passport”.

Ø Search the location of your test centre a day prior to the test day. Reach your test centre at least half an hour before to the
reporting time.

Ø You can take pens, pencils, erasers inside the test room. For the speaking test, you can only carry your ID.

Ø Pay utmost attention to the instructions given at the test centre.

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