IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is popular worldwide and is jointly owned and managed by the British Council, Cambridge English Language Assessment and IDP Education Australia. The test is designed to evaluate the English language proficiency of the candidate. IELTS preparation helps candidates to work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA. During the test, an individual’s ability to listen, read, write and speak in general English is assessed and it is graded on a scale of 1-9.
The higher you score in your IELTS, it reflects a better understanding and ability to communicate in English. It is evaluation of all four language skills. The candidate has to take the Listening, Reading, and Writing tests all on the same day one after the other, with no breaks in between. For the General English Speaking test, one needs to book a slot online on your preferred date and time. If a candidate fails to book a slot within the stipulated time, a slot will be automatically allocated to them. The total test time is under three hours.
IELTS Preparation is popularly undertaken by candidates planning to study or work in foreign universities, where English is the primary language of communication. Apart from getting admission in foreign universities, the IELTS score is also sometimes required for visa applications, immigration forms and job applications in foreign countries. It should be kept in mind that each immigration body, university, workplace or institution will have specific IELTS score requirements. There are numerous universities, employers, and other institutions accept IELTS exam results and recognize the importance of the IELTS certification and it is accepted by numerous organizations in more than 135 countries, for education, immigration and professional purposes.
