IELTS EXAM PATTERN

IELTS EXAM PATTERN

IELTS Test comprises of four modules:

1. Listening
2. Reading
3. Writing
4. Speaking

All the candidates will be taking the same Listening and Speaking Modules. There is a choice between Academic and General Training in the Reading and Writing Modules.

1. Academic Training- For candidates taking the test for entry to undergraduate or postgraduate studies for professional reasons.
2. General Training- For candidates taking entry to vocational or training programmes not at degree level, for admission to secondary schools and for immigration purposes.

The format of the test is as under.

• Total Test Duration of IELTS Exam is 2 hours 45 minutes.
• The first three modules - Listening, Reading and Writing - must be completed in one day.
• The Speaking Module may be taken, at the discretion of the test centre, in the period seven days before or after the other Modules.
• The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert user.