What is the syllabus of IELTS exam?

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6 months ago

The IELTS exam syllabus can be checked from below.

IELTS Academic Sections

Section Description

IELTS Listening Section

Test takers will have to listen to recorded texts and answer questions accordingly. On this section, there are:

  • 4 recorded texts

  • 40 questions 

IELTS Reading Section

Test takers would be given lengthy passages to read and answer corresponding questions. There are:

  • 3 passages

  • 40 questions

IELTS Writing Section

Candidates would be required to attempt two tasks addressing topics of broad relevance:

  • Writing Task 1 (150 words)

  • Writing Task 2 (250 words)

IELTS Speaking Section

Divided into 3 parts, the Speaking Section will require the candidates to:

  • Answer general questions about themselves

  • Talk on a particular topic on cue cards and,

  • Answer questions connected to Part 2.

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IELTS Test Component Brief Description Listening (Same for Academic and General Training) Four sections, 40 items Reading (Different for Academic and General Training) Three sections, 40 items Writing (Different for Academic and General Training) Two tasks Speaking (Same for Academic and General Tra

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It depends on the programme. English-taught courses require proof of English language proficiency.

Just check the admission requirements of the programme first. If it is mentioned that language of study will be English then you need to appear in IELTS.

It is not mandatory to submit German language proficiency score at Munich Business School. But, English language proficiency score has to be submitted. Minimum scores required are-

Tests Min. Scores
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
PTE56 or higher
Duolingo115 or higher

No, GMAT/GRE scores are not required for any program. Furthermore, many departments waive IELTS if an applicant scored 70%-80% or higher in Class 12 English (CBSE/CISCE boards) and can provide a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter from their Indian university.

Yes, Aston University does accept Indian students with a Medium of Instruction (MOI) which can be used as a valid proof of English proficiency. MOI requirements for Indian students at Aston University Birmingham are as follows:

Qualification AcceptedMinimum English Grade Required
CBSE and ICSE (Class 12th+ MOI
  • No marks required from Tier 1 universities
  • For Tier 2 & 3 universities - 65% and above is required
State Boards (Class 12th) + MOI
  • No marks required from Tier 1 universities
  • For Tier 2 & 3 universities - 70% and above
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Not always. Students with 60% or above in Class 12 English may be exempt, and TOEFL or PTE scores are also accepted as alternatives.

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