500
Practice Lessons
AI
Voice Enabled
4
Test Modules
Band 1-9
Scoring System
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world's most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. Over 3.5 million tests are taken each year in more than 140 countries, and it is accepted by over 11,000 organizations worldwide.
IELTS Academic
For people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. Required by universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and many other countries.
IELTS General Training
For those migrating to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK, or applying for secondary education, training programs and work experience in an English-speaking environment.
Test Format Overview
2h 45min
Total Duration
Band 1-9
Score Range
4 Modules
Test Sections
2 Years
Score Validity
Common Score Requirements
- UK Universities: Band 6.0 - 7.5
- Australian Immigration: Band 6.0 - 7.0
- Canadian Immigration: Band 6.0 - 7.5
- Top Universities (Oxford, Harvard): Band 7.0+
4 sections, 40 questions
You will listen to four recordings and answer questions. The recordings include a conversation between two people, a monologue, a conversation in an educational context, and an academic lecture.
Expert Tips:
- You hear each recording only ONCE
- Questions follow the order of the audio
- Read questions before listening
3 passages, 40 questions
Academic: Three long texts from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers. General Training: Texts from notices, advertisements, company handbooks, and newspapers.
Expert Tips:
- Don't read every word - skim and scan
- Spend about 20 minutes per passage
- Answer questions you're sure of first
2 tasks
Task 1 (20 min): Describe visual information (Academic) or write a letter (General). Task 2 (40 min): Write an essay responding to a point of view, argument, or problem.
Expert Tips:
- Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1
- Plan before you write (5 minutes planning)
- Academic Task 1: minimum 150 words, Task 2: minimum 250 words
3 parts, face-to-face interview
Part 1: Introduction and familiar topics (4-5 min). Part 2: Long turn with cue card (3-4 min). Part 3: Discussion of abstract ideas related to Part 2 (4-5 min).
Expert Tips:
- Speak naturally - don't memorize scripts
- Extend your answers with reasons and examples
- It's okay to ask for clarification
IELTS results are reported on a 9-band scale. Each band corresponds to a specific level of English competence. You will receive a band score for each module and an Overall Band Score (the average of the four).
Full operational command. Appropriate, accurate, and fluent with complete understanding.
Fully operational command with occasional inaccuracies. Handles complex arguments well.
Operational command with occasional inaccuracies. Generally handles complex language well.
Generally effective command despite inaccuracies. Can use fairly complex language.
Partial command. Copes with overall meaning in most situations.
Basic competence limited to familiar situations. Frequent problems in understanding.
Conveys and understands only general meaning. Frequent breakdowns.
Great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
No ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.