IELTS Academic
Best for university admission, academic study and many professional registration pathways.
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IELTS Hub: Complete Guide to the IELTS Test
Learn what IELTS is, how the test works, band scores, fees, test dates and the best ways to prepare. Your complete roadmap to IELTS success.
What Is IELTS?
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is one of the world’s most trusted English proficiency tests for study, work and migration. It assesses your ability in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Who Needs IELTS?
🎓Study Abroad
🌐Immigration
💼Work
🩺Professional Registration
Types of IELTS Tests
IELTS General Training
Best for migration, work experience and practical everyday English requirements.
IELTS Test Format and Sections
🎧Listening
30 minutes
4 sections
40 questions
30 minutes
4 sections
40 questions
📖Reading
60 minutes
3 sections
40 questions
60 minutes
3 sections
40 questions
✍️Writing
60 minutes
2 tasks
60 minutes
2 tasks
🎙️Speaking
11–14 minutes
3 parts
11–14 minutes
3 parts
IELTS Band Scores Explained
IELTS scores range from 0 to 9. The overall band is the average of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, rounded to the nearest whole or half band.
IELTS Fees, Registration and Test Dates
👤Registration
💲Exam Fee
📅Test Dates
How to Prepare for IELTS
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IELTS vs TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo
IELTS is widely used for study, work and migration. TOEFL is often academic and internet-based, PTE is computer-scored, and Duolingo is shorter and online. Always check which test your target university, employer or immigration body accepts.
TOEFL: academic focusPTE: computer-scoredDuolingo: short online test
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What is IELTS?
IELTS is an English language test used for study, work and migration. It measures Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
How is the IELTS band score calculated?
Each skill receives a band score. The four skills are averaged and rounded to the nearest whole or half band.
How long is an IELTS score valid?
Most organisations accept IELTS results for two years from the test date.
How many times can I take IELTS?
You can take IELTS more than once. Choose a new test date when you feel ready to improve your score.
Which IELTS test should I choose?
Choose IELTS Academic for higher education and professional registration. Choose IELTS General Training for many work and migration purposes.
Where is IELTS accepted?
IELTS is accepted by many universities, employers, immigration bodies and professional organisations around the world.