What is IELTS?
IELTS is an abbreviation which stands for International English Language Testing System. It is an English test which is basically designed for testing the English of non-native speakers for getting visas and work permits and study permits to English speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, United States, New Zealand, UK, Ireland and a few others. IELTS is an important test where your stakes are quite high and the test fees is also very high - close to Rs. 15,000 and one has to go to a test centre and spend a few hours to take the test. Hence, it is pertinent that you prepare thoroughly before planning to take the test. Rise Global Academy’s IELTS coaching can help you score an 8 band on the IELTS test in your very first attempt.
What is the purpose of taking the IELTS test?
The basic purpose of taking the IELTS test is to demonstrate one’s ability in English language. The result of this standardized English test is utilized by many immigration and visa authorities along with universities and colleges in the English speaking countries for evaluating your candidature. Some typical examples of utility of the IELTS test are how to get admissions into universities in the English speaking countries, apply for work permits, apply for permanent residence and also for the applications of study permits. A low score on the IELTS test may lead you to take the test again which can delay your visa and study applications.
What are the different types of IELTS tests?
IELTS test are of two types based on the purpose these are taken for. For admission to universities and for study permit purpose, it is IELTS Academic test and for the purpose of visa, US work permits, permanent residence and a few other purposes, one has to take IELTS General test. There is another variant of IELTS called UKVI IELTS test which is taken for admission into to United Kingdom. Generally the IELTS Academic test is tougher than the IELTS General test, so the students must practice and prepare adequately for each version before attempting the tests. IELTS coaching normally comprises of a whole lot of practice through attempting various types of mock tests which not only improves the ability in English language but also improves your time management for an overall improvement in IELTS band.
What is the structure and duration of IELTS test?
IELTS test is divided into four sections viz. Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. These sections are also called nodules sometimes. While the Listening and Speaking modules are same in both the versions of the test, that is IELTS Academic and IELTS General, Reading and Writing sections differ in these two different forms of IELTS tests.
The duration of IELTS test is 2 hours and 45 minutes. As stated above, practicing the mock tests and improvement in English language skills are the two critical components to get the desired band. Through IELTS coaching available at Rise Global Academy, we help you prepare with a battery of assignments as per your current level of English ability and guide you to achieve a high band on the test.
How is IELTS scored?
IELTS gives you various types of questions on the 4 test modules. These questions are them scored against the correct answers and the answers are presented through a nine band scale. So if you have 100% correct answers your band will be 9 whereas if you have zero correct answers your band will be zero. Achieving a 9 band means an expert user of English language who has full command over language usage. Band 8 denotes that the user has very good English language skills, band 7 denotes good command over English language and band 6 denotes an average ability in English. Scoring below band 6 is of no use and the test has to be invariably repeated.
This is where IELTS coaching comes to the help of the candidates, The training allows you to operate at your optimum potential which gets reflected on the test and teaches you the tips, tricks and strategies so that you do not lose the band score on account of silly mistakes.
Who conducts the IELTS test?
IELTS test is jointly owned and conducted by IDP and British Council and the test material is prepared by Cambridge. The IELTS test is conducted across various locations in India and other countries and is generally conducted 36 to 48 times in a year. Our IELTS coaching follows the syllabus from Cambridge and we use real mock tests from British Council for your test preparation
How to book the IELTS test?
The IELTS test is booked through online test booking links of IDP and British Council. You just need to select various options such as the dates, the location, the purpose of the test and the type of test you want to take. Rise Global Academy has a tie up with both IDP and British Council for test booking and we have a dedicated test booking link which we help our students with. So our IELTS coaching ensures that you get a one stop solution for IELTS preparation and test taking on scoring a good result for you PR visa, study permit or work permit.
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