What is IELTS exam all about?

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Vikas Kaushik Engineer | Author | Scholar-Level 17

7 years ago

Hello Vineet,
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the test for English language proficiency, required if you are planning to study or work abroad. The tests checks your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The scoring system is a band system which is 0 to 9. If you applying for studies a score of 6 is usually required. Read more about IELTS here
http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/choose-ielts/what-ielts

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Rahul Singha | Contributor-Level 9

3 months ago

Conducted by IDP, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the world’s most popular English language proficiency tests for candidates looking to pursue higher education abroad and global migration. The IELTS exam is available in two formats. The IELTS Academic and the IELTS General.

The IELTS Academic test is designed for candidates looking to pursue higher education across universities and colleges abroad. The IELTS General Test is for candidates who are looking to migrate to an English-speaking country such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the UK among others.

The IELTS exam evaluates the En

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Anamika Jha | Contributor-Level 10

11 months ago

IELTS Examination stands for International English Language Testing System, it is an entrance examination score accepted by various authorities, employers, university and other institutions to check the individual's capacity to effectively communicate, write and carry operations as required in English language. While there is no strict minimum age limit for students to appear in this examination, however it is recommended by the examination council for students to appear in this examination by 16 years and above.

The examination is conducted into four differential sections - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Candidates aci

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Rashmi Desai | Contributor-Level 7

5 years ago

It's an English proficiency test that students are required to give, when they wish to study abroad.

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pratiksha kamble | Guide-Level 12

5 years ago

IELTS is a language based exam which test your English language if you are planning for study or work abroad then you have to give this exam which is mandatory. There are mainly two types of IELTS Academic and general IELTS and both are separated into four parts Reading, writing, speaking, listening.

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Priyanka Jain

6 years ago

IELTS exam is given to study abroad for better education.

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Dennis Vasanthakumar | Contributor-Level 10

6 years ago

IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System, It is an exam conducted by Cambridge university, UK to test your proficiency of the language. In other words how best you use the language to comprehend and communication activities in your life. You have to write, listen and reading tests each 60 minuets and 15 minutes speaking test. Band score will be given from 0 to 9 band.