IELTS ACADEMIC

EXAM: IELTS Academic

 

IELTS stands for The International Language Testing System. Passing the exam shows that you can work, study or migrate to a country where English is spoken as the first language. These countries are Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, the UK, and the USA. IELTS certificate proves that you are fluent enough to communicate in written and spoken English in different day-to-day situations.

There are different types of IELTS exams: IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic

 

Key information:

Who is it for?

For anyone wanting to work, study or migrate to a country where English is the first language

Format: paper-based, online

Cost: varies

 

Number of parts:

Reading (1hour)

3 parts/40 questions

Writing (1hour)

2 parts

Listening (about 30 minutes)

4 parts/40 questions

Speaking (11 - 14 minutes)

3 parts

 

Advantages:

IELTS is recognized by more than 11.000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies

Disadvantages:

IELTS results are valid only two years from the test date

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