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International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

NIPSTec being a nodal associate of IDP IELTS, specializes in providing IELTS coaching to students from all walks of life. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) generally has two exams - IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. You can opt for either one of them depending upon your requirement or the university/ course you will be applying to. Candidates should be well informed that, both versions of the IELTS are instrumental in providing a valid and accurate assessment of candidates listening, reading, writing, and speaking language skills.

IELTS General

IELTS General Training is for aspirants who are looking to migrate to New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK or applying for secondary education, training programs, and work experience in an English-speaking environment. Here the examination focuses on the basic survival skills of a candidate in a broad social and workplace environment.

IELTS Academic

IELTS Academic is for candidates who are interested in applying for higher education or professional registration in countries that use English as their fundamental language of communication. The main purpose of the examination is to judge whether a candidate is ready to begin studying or training in the English language. Countries that widely recognize IELTS for studying are the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The following will be benefited:

Students Going
Abroad

Professionals /
Entrepreneurs

Housewives

Foreigners

Key Learnings - IELTS

IELTS Writing Section

Candidates take an academic writing module. Responses to the academic writing module are short essays or general reports, addressed to an educated non-specialist audience. There are two compulsory tasks. Task 1 requires 150 words, and candidates are asked to look at a diagram, table, or data and to present the information in their own words. Task 2 requires at least 250 words, and all candidates are presented with a point of view, argument, or problem and asked to provide general factual information, present a solution, justify an opinion, evaluate ideas and evidence, etc.

IELTS Reading Section

The Reading Module consists of three texts of general interest dealing with issues that are appropriate for candidates entering postgraduate or undergraduate courses. Both reading modules consist of three passages or sections with forty questions. Question types include multiple-choice, sentence, or summary completion, identifying data for short-answer questions, matching lists or phrases, and identifying writers’ views/attitudes.

IELTS Listening Section

The Listening module is divided into four sections. The first two conversations are concerned with social needs, while the last two are concerned with situations more closely related to education. They will all be around three minutes long. The conversations could be both monologues and dialogues. These conversations can be heard once only. A variety of question types are asked, like multiple-choice, short-answer questions, note completion, sentence completion, labeling a diagram, etc.

IELTS Speaking Section

The Speaking section is like a structured interview with an emphasis on general speaking skills. It assesses whether candidates have the required knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with native speakers of English.

IELTS Exam Pattern

Section	Description	Questions / Duration
LISTENING	It encompasses four recorded monologues and conversations.	4 Sections, 40 Items, Approximately 30 minutes
READING	Three long reading passages with tasks. Texts range from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. Includes non-verbal material like diagrams, graphs, and illustrations. Texts are authentic (taken from books, journals, and newspapers).	3 Sections, 40 Items, 60 minutes
WRITING	A writing task of at least 150 words where the candidate must summarize, describe, or explain a table, graph, chart, or diagram, and another short essay task of at least 250 words.	2 Tasks, 60 minutes
SPEAKING	The face-to-face interview includes short questions, speaking at length about a familiar topic, and a structured discussion.	3 Tasks, 11 to 14 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I register for the TOEFL?

After I have registered, may I change my registration to a different date or test center?

Under what circumstances will my registration be canceled or changed without my consent?

How is the TOEFL graded?

What types of scores will I receive after taking the TOEFL?

What is considered a 'good' score on the TOEFL?

Do all universities in English-speaking countries accept the TOEFL?

What are some of the other purposes for which the TOEFL is accepted?

Is the PBT (Paper-Based Test) easier than the iBT (Internet-Based Test)?

Are there still preparation materials available for the PBT?

How much longer will the PBT continue to exist?

IELTS vs TOEFL vs PTE : Key Differences

Basic	IELTS	TOEFL	PTE
Ease	Easier	Easy	Easiest
Medium	Paper and Computer	Computer	Computer
Assessed by	Human or Computer	Human AND Computer	Computer
Sections	Four	Four	Four
Scores	0.0-9.0 in halves	0-30	10-90 in decimals
Good Score	6.5+	100/120+	75/90+
Ideal for	UK, USA, Canada, etc.	Students and visas	Late test-takers
English System Used	British or American	British and American	British and American
Question Types	MCQs, essay writing, true/false	Sentence formation, essay writing	20 different types, including MCQs
Duration	2h 45m	3h	2h 15m
Results Validity	2 years	2 years	2 years
Attempts	Unlimited	Once every 3 days	Once every 5 days
Accepted by	Most countries	More preferred in USA	Limited (70 countries)

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