Should I prepare for IELTS and GRE to get a good college in Ireland? I have secured 5.5 CGPA in my engineering.
I am interested in MS in statistics.
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Yes, preparing for IELTS and GRE can improve your chances of getting admitted to a good college in Ireland. The IELTS is an English proficiency test that measures your ability to communicate effectively in English while the GRE is a standardized test that measures your analytical and critical thinking skills. While some colleges in Ireland may not require the GRE many of them require the IELTS or other English language proficiency tests as part of the admission process. A good score on these tests can help demonstrate your proficiency in English and your ability to succeed in an English-language academic environment. In addition, a goo...more
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Table below mentions English Language Proficiency Scores-
English Language Tests | Scores |
|---|---|
TOFEL | 80 |
IELTS | 6.5 |
Note- TOEFL/IELTS scores are valid for no longer than 2 years. Applying for Fall admission 2026, students may submit scores from tests taken no earlier than January 5, 2024.
Currently, official sources (IDP, British Council, Cambridge) have not confirmed that the IELTS will become an adaptive test (where difficulty changes based on your answers) in 2026. While some third-party websites speculate about "AI-powered questions" or "interactive diagrams," the official exam pattern remains uncertain; everyone gets the same set of questions in the same order.
Yes, the One Skill Retake will be a standard feature for computer-delivered IELTS tests in 2026. This feature allows you to retake one of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) if you are unsatisfied with your score, without having to redo the entire exam.
No major official overhaul of the IELTS exam structure has been announced for 2026. The core format: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and scoring (0-9 bands) remain the same. However the test is evolving in their IELTS question pattern.
To study in the top ranked Masters Universities in Australia, the students may be required to submit English language proficiency scores. So, for admission to top ranked Masters of Humanities & Social Sciences in Australian universities, the students should aim to score an overall 6.5 in IELTS. Besides IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score are also accepted by majority of Australian universities for admission to Masters of Humanities & Social Sciences.
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