The International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for
higher education and global migration, with over 3 million tests taken in the
last year.
IELTS, the International English Language Testing
System, is designed to assess the language ability of non-native speakers of
English who need to study or work where English is the language of
communication.
There are two Modules; Academic and General Training.
There are four sub-tests, or modules, to the IELTS test: Reading, Writing,
Listening and Speaking with a band score of 0 to 9 for each module. The
Academic Training Course is for candidates who wish to pursue their higher
education overseas, whereas the General Training Course is for immigration and
training requirements in UK, Australia and Canada.
IELTS assesses all of your English skills —
reading, writing, listening and speaking, and is designed to reflect how you
will use English at study, at work, and at play, in your new life abroad.
The IELTS test is developed by some of the world’s
leading experts in language assessment. It has an excellent international
reputation, and is accepted by over 10,000 organizations worldwide, including
schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional
bodies.
IELTS is the most widely accepted English language
test that uses a one-on-one speaking test to assess your English communication
skills. This means that you are assessed by having a real-life conversation
with a real person. This is the most effective and natural way of testing your
English conversation skills.
IELTS band scale
Band Score |
Description |
9 |
Expert User |
8 |
Very Good User |
7 |
Good User |
6 |
Competent User |
5 |
Modest User |
4 |
Limited User |
3 |
Extremely Limited User |
2 |
Intermittent User |
1 |
Non-User |
IELTS scores range from 1 to 9 and are rounded to the nearest whole or half band. The scores are used to evaluate the English language proficiency of test takers who want to study or work in an English speaking country.