IELTS Test Prep
IELTS Test Preparation
Overview:
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test designed to assess English language proficiency for non-native English speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English. IELTS is widely accepted by universities, employers, immigration authorities, and professional bodies in over 140 countries. It is available in two formats: IELTS Academic (for higher education and professional registration) and IELTS General Training (for work experience, migration, or secondary education). (British Council, Wikipedia)
Test Structure:
The IELTS test evaluates four core language skills and takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete:
- Listening (30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer time):
o Four recorded conversations or monologues with increasing difficulty.
o Tests ability to understand main ideas, details, and opinions. - Reading (60 minutes):
o Three reading passages (Academic or General Training format).
o Includes tasks like matching headings, completing summaries, and multiple-choice questions. (Wikipedia) - Writing (60 minutes):
o Task 1: Describe a graph, chart, or letter (Academic or General).
o Task 2: Write an essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem. (British Council) - Speaking (11–14 minutes):
o A face-to-face interview with an examiner.
o Includes an introduction, a long turn (monologue), and a two-way discussion.
The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are taken on the same day, while the Speaking test may be scheduled up to a week before or after the main test date.
Scoring:
• Each section is scored on a band scale of 0 to 9, in half-band increments.
• The Overall Band Score is the average of the four sections.
• Scores are valid for two years and reflect proficiency levels from non-user (band 1) to expert user (band 9). (IDP, Cambridge English)
Test Features:
• Available in paper-based and computer-delivered formats.
• Fair and reliable assessment with human-marked Speaking and Writing.
• Accepted by thousands of institutions globally.
• Multiple test dates each month and flexible scheduling. (British Council)
Tutoring Services:
Our IELTS tutoring programs are designed to build the confidence and skills needed to achieve high band scores:
• Private In-Home Tutoring(N/A):
o Personalised lessons targeting individual weaknesses.
o Practice with timed sections and speaking mock tests.
• Online Tutoring:
o Live sessions with experienced IELTS instructors.
o Access to digital materials, video feedback, and flexible schedules.
Program Highlights:
• Thorough training in all four IELTS sections.
• Focus on grammar, vocabulary building, and pronunciation.
• Timed practice tests with detailed performance feedback.
• Effective strategies for task achievement and coherence in Writing and Speaking.
Getting Started:
Whether you are preparing for academic study, immigration, or professional purposes, we tailor IELTS preparation to suit your goals and timeline. Start anytime and progress at your own pace with expert guidance.
For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please contact us.