IELTS: What is it?

A Comprehensive Guide to the International

English Language Testing System
 What makes IELTS unique?
• IELTS, or the International English Language Testing System,
stands out as a unique and globally recognized language
proficiency test and IELTS practice test. What sets IELTS apart
is its dual-purpose examination, catering to both academic
and general language proficiency needs.
• Another distinguishing feature of IELTS is its commitment to
cultural inclusivity. The test content is designed to reflect a
range of English accents and dialects, ensuring that
candidates are exposed to diverse linguistic contexts.
 How is the IELTS administered?
• Some of the top language assessment specialists in the world created
IELTS to measure the entire spectrum of abilities required to study or
work effectively in an English-speaking nation. You'll be judged based on
• Assessing your ability to comprehend concepts, identify viewpoints, and
track the progression of a debate through listening
• Examining your reading comprehension for general sense, key concepts,
and specifics as well as whether you comprehend the author's
conclusions and viewpoints
• Writing: to assess your ability to structure your thoughts, compose an
answer effectively, and use a variety of language and grammar
• Speaking: to gauge your ability to convey ideas and facts about
commonplace subjects and experiences, as well as to articulate and
defend your own beliefs
 Which IELTS test should I take?
• ELTS Academic and IELTS General Training are the two
available IELTS exams.
• The purpose of the IELTS Academic is to evaluate your
suitability for an academic setting and to gauge your
level of English language proficiency. The test assesses
your readiness to start training or studying in English
and includes elements of academic language.
• The purpose of IELTS General Training is to assess your
English language ability in a real-world, practical setting.
The exam replicates social and professional settings.
 And who administers the IELTS?
• The British Council, IDP Education, and Cambridge
Assessment English are the companies that own and
operate IELTS.
• The Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking sections
of the English language test are all tested on the IELTS,
which was one of the first to develop four-skills exams.
IELTS is still the gold standard for English language
testing across the globe today.
• To learn more about the IELTS exam, download our test
taker brochure and our information for candidates PDFs: