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About IELTs

What Is IELTS?

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) assesses listening, reading, writing, and speaking. It comes in Academic and General Training formats, and is accepted across 140+ countries by 12,000+ universities and organizations.

Academic IELTS

University admissions and degree programs
Academic and professional registration
Complex academic texts and formal writing

General Training

Immigration and visa applications
Work experience and training programs
Everyday social and workplace contexts

140+

Countries

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Global Acceptance

Why Choose IELTS?

IELTS is recognized across 140+ countries, including top destinations like the UK, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and France. Your IELTS score opens doors to global education and career opportunities.

Most Accepted

Accepted by more institutions than any other English test

Human Assessment

Speaking test conducted with a real examiner

Flexible Dates

Available up to 4 times per month globally

BAND Scores

IELTS Band Scores Explained

IELTS is scored on a scale from Band 1 (non-user) to Band 9 (expert). Your overall score is an average of the four components, rounded to the nearest half band. Understanding band descriptors helps you set realistic goals and track your progress

Band 9

Expert

Band 8

Very Good

Band 7

Good

Band 6

Competent

Band 5

Modest

How Scores Are Calculated

Each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) is scored 1-9
Overall score is the average of all four skills
Scores are rounded to the nearest half band (e.g., 6.5, 7.0)
No negative marking - blank answers score zero

Score Validity & Results

Results available 13 days after test date
Scores valid for 2 years from test date
Electronic Test Report Forms (eTRF) available
Enquiry on Results (EOR) option available

target scores

What You Should Aim For?

For most universities abroad, a good score ranges from 6.5 to 7.5 overall, with no skill below 6.0. Depending on country and program, requirements can vary—e.g., UK top universities often demand 7.0+

Undergraduate Programs

6.0 - 6.5

Most bachelor's degree programs

Graduate Programs

6.5 - 7.0

Master's and doctoral programs

Top Universities

7.0 - 8.0+

Prestigious institutions worldwide

TEST format

IELTS Structure & Validity

The IELTS test consists of four sections: Listening (30 min), Reading (60 min), Writing (60 min), and Speaking (11-14 min). The test is available up to 4 times a month globally, with results valid for 2 years.

Listening

Conversations and monologues in various contexts

Section - 4

Duration - 30 mins

Reading

Academic texts with various question types

Section - 3

Duration - 60 mins

Writing

Task 1: Describe visual data, Task 2: Essay

Section - 2

Duration - 60 mins

Speaking

Face-to-face interview with certified examiner

Section - 3

Duration - 11-14 mins

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Personalized study plans based on your current level and target score

Section-wise Practice & Metrics

Targeted practice for each IELTS component with detailed performance analytics

University-specific Score Guidance

Detailed requirements for your target universities and visa categories

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