IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is the
world’s, & Nigeria’s, most popular high stakes English language test
designed to assess the language ability of people who need to study or
work where English is the language of communication.
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Familiarizing yourself with the IELTS testing format
The following details the format for the four different sections of the test:
IELTS Academic
IELTS Academic measures English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher learning environment. The tasks and texts are accessible to anyone, irrespective of your subject focus.
The Academic format is, broadly speaking, for those who want to study or train in a university that teaches in English at undergraduate or postgraduate level, or institutions of higher and further education. Many professions (e.g. medical, nursing, accounting, engineering) also require an Academic test result for registration purposes in many countries.
IELTS General Training
IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and texts reflect both workplace and social situations. The General Training version of the test is typically for those who are going to English-speaking countries to do secondary education, work experience or training programs. This version of the test is also often a visa requirement if you are planning to migrate to English speaking countries including Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand.
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Test Format
More than 10,000 institutions and organizations worldwide accept IELTS results. These include universities, colleges, professional registration bodies, employers, and governments. You have a choice of two versions of the IELTS exam, the IELTS Academic exam and IELTS General Training exam.Familiarizing yourself with the IELTS testing format
The following details the format for the four different sections of the test:
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
Note: The Reading and Writing Sections of the Academic test are different to the General Training test.
LISTENING (30 minutes)
Candidates listen to four recorded texts, monologues and conversations by a range of native speakers, and write their answers to a series of questions. These include questions which test the ability to understand main ideas and detailed factual information, ability to understand the opinions and attitudes of speakers, ability to understand the purpose of what is said and ability to follow the development of ideas. A variety of voices and native-speaker accents is used and you will hear each section only once.
– Part 1: A conversation between two people set in an everyday social context, e.g. a conversation in an accommodation agency.
– Part 2: A monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities.
– Part 3: A conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment.
– Part 4: A monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.
Candidates listen to four recorded texts, monologues and conversations by a range of native speakers, and write their answers to a series of questions. These include questions which test the ability to understand main ideas and detailed factual information, ability to understand the opinions and attitudes of speakers, ability to understand the purpose of what is said and ability to follow the development of ideas. A variety of voices and native-speaker accents is used and you will hear each section only once.
– Part 1: A conversation between two people set in an everyday social context, e.g. a conversation in an accommodation agency.
– Part 2: A monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities.
– Part 3: A conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment.
– Part 4: A monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.
READING (60 minutes)
The Reading component consists of 40 questions. A variety of question types is used in order to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument, recognizing writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose.
Reading – Academic Version
The Academic version includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. The texts are authentic and are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. These have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are recognizably appropriate for anyone entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or seeking professional registration.
Reading – General Training Version
The General Training version requires candidates to read extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials that are likely encountered on a daily basis in an English speaking environment.
The Reading component consists of 40 questions. A variety of question types is used in order to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument, recognizing writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose.
Reading – Academic Version
The Academic version includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. The texts are authentic and are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. These have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are recognizably appropriate for anyone entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or seeking professional registration.
Reading – General Training Version
The General Training version requires candidates to read extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials that are likely encountered on a daily basis in an English speaking environment.
WRITING (60 minutes)
Academic Version
The Writing component of the Academic version includes two tasks. Topics are of general interest to, and suitable for anyone entering undergraduate or postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration.
– Task 1: Candidates will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram and are asked to describe, summarize or explain the information in their own words.
– Task 2: Candidates will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. Responses to both tasks must be written in a formal style.
General Training Version
The Writing component of the General Training version includes two tasks which are based on topics of general interest.
– Task 1: Candidates will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.
– Task 2: Candidates will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay can be slightly more personal in style than the Academic Writing Task 2 essay.
Academic Version
The Writing component of the Academic version includes two tasks. Topics are of general interest to, and suitable for anyone entering undergraduate or postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration.
– Task 1: Candidates will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram and are asked to describe, summarize or explain the information in their own words.
– Task 2: Candidates will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. Responses to both tasks must be written in a formal style.
General Training Version
The Writing component of the General Training version includes two tasks which are based on topics of general interest.
– Task 1: Candidates will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.
– Task 2: Candidates will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay can be slightly more personal in style than the Academic Writing Task 2 essay.
SPEAKING (11 to 14 minutes)
The Speaking component assesses the use of spoken English, and takes between 11 and 14 minutes to complete. Every test is recorded.
– Part 1: Candidates will be asked to answer general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as their home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts between 4 and 5 minutes.
– Part 2: Candidates will be given a minute to prepare their thoughts on an assigned topic, before being invited to speak for up to two minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic to finish this part of the test.
– Part 3: Candidates will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2. These questions will provide an opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and ideas. This part lasts between four and five minutes.
The Speaking component is delivered in such a way that does not allow candidates to rehearse set responses beforehand.
The Speaking component assesses the use of spoken English, and takes between 11 and 14 minutes to complete. Every test is recorded.
– Part 1: Candidates will be asked to answer general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as their home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts between 4 and 5 minutes.
– Part 2: Candidates will be given a minute to prepare their thoughts on an assigned topic, before being invited to speak for up to two minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic to finish this part of the test.
– Part 3: Candidates will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2. These questions will provide an opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and ideas. This part lasts between four and five minutes.
The Speaking component is delivered in such a way that does not allow candidates to rehearse set responses beforehand.
Choice of Two Tests
The IELTS tests come in two versions: IELTS Academic or General Training. Test takers can choose either version according to their educational and professional goals as well as any visa requirements. Both versions comprise four separate sections that assess each of the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.IELTS Academic
IELTS Academic measures English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher learning environment. The tasks and texts are accessible to anyone, irrespective of your subject focus.
The Academic format is, broadly speaking, for those who want to study or train in a university that teaches in English at undergraduate or postgraduate level, or institutions of higher and further education. Many professions (e.g. medical, nursing, accounting, engineering) also require an Academic test result for registration purposes in many countries.
IELTS General Training
IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and texts reflect both workplace and social situations. The General Training version of the test is typically for those who are going to English-speaking countries to do secondary education, work experience or training programs. This version of the test is also often a visa requirement if you are planning to migrate to English speaking countries including Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand.
What to Expect on Test Day?
Arrive early
Allow plenty of time to get to the test, especially considering unexpected traffic, the time to locate the venue and parking. You will be required to register and to show your passport before you enter the examination room. Make sure you arrive at the time advised by the Test Center. Your arrival time will be communicated to you on your Test Day Confirmation Letter. If you are late, you will not be allowed to enter. Avoid the added tension of having to rush.
Checking-in your personal items
No personal items should be taken to the test venue nor can be permitted in the test room. ONLY YOUR PASSPORT IS ALLOWED. All other items are forbidden from the test room, including but not limited to the following: mobile phones, jewelry and accessories, keys, passport jackets, excessive clothing (e.g. Jackets), hand-held computers, cameras, hats, scarves, wallets, books or notes, personal stationery (stationery will be provided by the Test Center). Test day staff will therefore collect and store all such items if brought to the Test Venue. Please cooperate with them.
ID Verification
On test day, a member of staff will verify your identification (ID). Your ID must be the same ID that you used when you booked the test. It must also be original (not a photocopy), valid (unexpired) and include a recognizable photo of yourself.
The test centre will then take a photograph of you. For this photograph you will be required to temporarily remove anything covering your face (e.g. Hair, hat, glasses)
This photo will appear on your IELTS Test Report Form.
A finger scan will also be taken as part of your identity registration.
Before you enter the test room, your finger will be scanned again to verify your identity.
The Test Day staff will also check your identification at certain times during the test. Please cooperate with them.
Your privacy
Any personal data collected during the identity verification process by the centre either at test registration or on the test day will be processed and securely stored by the IELTS Test Partners for the purposes of the IELTS test. The photograph will be supplied to any organizations to which you have applied for the purposes of allowing these organizations to verify your test results or to carry out enquiries in relation to possible malpractice or test integrity issues. Finger-scan data will not be disclosed to any party except the IELTS Test Partners.
Entering the IELTS test room
When it is time to enter the IELTS test room, a test invigilator will guide you to your seat. Do not write any notes. You are not permitted to speak to any other candidates. If you have a question, put up your hand and a member of staff will assist you. On your desk, you are only allowed to have your passport, pencils, eraser and a bottle of drink in a transparent bottle. Please note that you do not need to bring these, as they would be provided for you.
In the test room
It is advisable to follow the instructions read by the Invigilator in the Test Room AS THEY ARE BEING READ to avoid making mistakes or missing out on relevant information.
Breaks
You are not permitted to leave the test room during the last 10 minutes of either of the IELTS test components, during the listening test, when the papers are being collected and counted, or when the instructions are being read. If you need to leave the test room to go to the bathroom at any other time, raise your hand and ask a member of staff.
Asking for help
If you have a problem (for example if you think you have been given the wrong paper, you cannot hear the instructions, or you feel (ill) raise your hand to attract the attention of the supervisor. Remember that the invigilators will not give you any explanation of the questions.
End of the IELTS test
You cannot leave your seat until you have been told to leave. If you finish the test early you must wait quietly until the test is finished and you are advised that you can leave. You must leave any notes and materials on the desk.
After the IELTS test
Don’t forget to collect your belongings.
Your provisional results will be available online 13 calendar days after the test. Your official result will appear on your Test Report Form which will also be ready after 13 calendar days. You can collect it from the test centre (in-person or by a third-party) or have it posted to you – depending on what was specified at the time of registration. Please notify the staff at the registration desk if you would like your results posted to you. Information about results collection will also be detailed on your Test Day Confirmation Letter.
NOTE: Candidates from other countries must pay a courier fee to send the TRF to their chosen country which can also be arranged via email or directly through the office after the test.
Allow plenty of time to get to the test, especially considering unexpected traffic, the time to locate the venue and parking. You will be required to register and to show your passport before you enter the examination room. Make sure you arrive at the time advised by the Test Center. Your arrival time will be communicated to you on your Test Day Confirmation Letter. If you are late, you will not be allowed to enter. Avoid the added tension of having to rush.
Checking-in your personal items
No personal items should be taken to the test venue nor can be permitted in the test room. ONLY YOUR PASSPORT IS ALLOWED. All other items are forbidden from the test room, including but not limited to the following: mobile phones, jewelry and accessories, keys, passport jackets, excessive clothing (e.g. Jackets), hand-held computers, cameras, hats, scarves, wallets, books or notes, personal stationery (stationery will be provided by the Test Center). Test day staff will therefore collect and store all such items if brought to the Test Venue. Please cooperate with them.
ID Verification
On test day, a member of staff will verify your identification (ID). Your ID must be the same ID that you used when you booked the test. It must also be original (not a photocopy), valid (unexpired) and include a recognizable photo of yourself.
The test centre will then take a photograph of you. For this photograph you will be required to temporarily remove anything covering your face (e.g. Hair, hat, glasses)
This photo will appear on your IELTS Test Report Form.
A finger scan will also be taken as part of your identity registration.
Before you enter the test room, your finger will be scanned again to verify your identity.
The Test Day staff will also check your identification at certain times during the test. Please cooperate with them.
Your privacy
Any personal data collected during the identity verification process by the centre either at test registration or on the test day will be processed and securely stored by the IELTS Test Partners for the purposes of the IELTS test. The photograph will be supplied to any organizations to which you have applied for the purposes of allowing these organizations to verify your test results or to carry out enquiries in relation to possible malpractice or test integrity issues. Finger-scan data will not be disclosed to any party except the IELTS Test Partners.
Entering the IELTS test room
When it is time to enter the IELTS test room, a test invigilator will guide you to your seat. Do not write any notes. You are not permitted to speak to any other candidates. If you have a question, put up your hand and a member of staff will assist you. On your desk, you are only allowed to have your passport, pencils, eraser and a bottle of drink in a transparent bottle. Please note that you do not need to bring these, as they would be provided for you.
In the test room
It is advisable to follow the instructions read by the Invigilator in the Test Room AS THEY ARE BEING READ to avoid making mistakes or missing out on relevant information.
Breaks
You are not permitted to leave the test room during the last 10 minutes of either of the IELTS test components, during the listening test, when the papers are being collected and counted, or when the instructions are being read. If you need to leave the test room to go to the bathroom at any other time, raise your hand and ask a member of staff.
Asking for help
If you have a problem (for example if you think you have been given the wrong paper, you cannot hear the instructions, or you feel (ill) raise your hand to attract the attention of the supervisor. Remember that the invigilators will not give you any explanation of the questions.
End of the IELTS test
You cannot leave your seat until you have been told to leave. If you finish the test early you must wait quietly until the test is finished and you are advised that you can leave. You must leave any notes and materials on the desk.
After the IELTS test
Don’t forget to collect your belongings.
Your provisional results will be available online 13 calendar days after the test. Your official result will appear on your Test Report Form which will also be ready after 13 calendar days. You can collect it from the test centre (in-person or by a third-party) or have it posted to you – depending on what was specified at the time of registration. Please notify the staff at the registration desk if you would like your results posted to you. Information about results collection will also be detailed on your Test Day Confirmation Letter.
NOTE: Candidates from other countries must pay a courier fee to send the TRF to their chosen country which can also be arranged via email or directly through the office after the test.
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It
is important to cooperate with the Test Day Staff/Invigilators at all
times on the Test Day. This includes following all directions and
instructions given to you. Please be advised that all Invigilators that
work for IDP IELTS test centres undergo a rigorous training process
before being employed, are monitored and are regularly given feedback
regarding their test day conduct and performance.
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