What is IELTS?

Give all the details regarding IELTS.

133 Views|Posted 2013-10-18 21:08:19
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CareerCo Counsellor
2013-10-18 23:57:58
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council an

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Mayank S
2013-11-15 14:46:25
Hi, * International English Language Testing System (IELTS), is an international standardized test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pvt Ltd. * There are two versions : -Academic Ver

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shaban
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2013-11-15 15:43:44
Hi, IELTS is a english proficiency test which need to taken by all the international students whose first or native language is not english. IELTS has 4 section namely: - Reading - Writing - Speaking - Listening IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. There are two version of IELTS test: 1. Academ

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