IELTS is an English language exam that is required to be taken by international candidates considering studying or working in a country where English is the main language of communication. The full form of IELTS is International English Language Testing System. Most popular countries where IELTS is accepted for university admissions are UK, Australia, New Zealand, US, Canada. The exam mainly measures the ability of test-takers to communicate in the four basic language skills – listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
By the end of the course, you will:
- become more familiar with the four sections of IELTS
- know the best way to achieve your IELTS goals
- understand how IELTS is assessed
- benefit from the advice of others – you can have your written and spoken English assessed by other learners
- be better equipped to apply to universities in English-speaking countries
Types of IELTS
IELTS is available in two test formats: Academic or General. Students need to take the Academic IELTS test. Other applicants who need IELTS scores for a work visa or immigration purposes need to take General IELTS test. Here we cover only the Academic IELTS test.