The two types of IELTS tests are IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.

The IELTS Academic test is for individuals applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment, assessing academic language readiness.

The IELTS General Training test is for those intending to go to English-speaking countries for secondary education, work experience, or migration, focusing on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.

The IELTS test consists of four sections: Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes), and Speaking (11-14 minutes), with a total test time of 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are taken consecutively on the same day, with no breaks in between. The Speaking test is scheduled either on the same day or within seven days before or two days after the other sections, depending on local arrangements.

In IELTS Online, the Speaking test is usually conducted before the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections. It may occur on the same day or on a different day.

No, you must use a pencil as the answer sheet is scanned by a computer which cannot read pen.

Yes, you can make notes on the question papers. The IELTS Examiner will not see your question paper.

The IELTS Speaking test is a conversation with a certified IELTS Examiner, consisting of three parts. It is recorded on an audio cassette or a digital recorder.

You must bring the same identification documents you supplied on your IELTS Application Form and used for the rest of the test. Your ID will be checked before you enter the interview room. Personal items, including electronic devices and watches, are not allowed in the Speaking test room.

IELTS on paper is available on 48 fixed dates a year, up to four times a month, while IELTS on computer can be available on any day of the week, depending on local demand.

IELTS has a set fee for its test, which is the same for both Academic and General Training tests. The fee varies depending on the location and is communicated to applicants during the online application process.

You’ll get your results 13 days after the paper test, 3-5 days for the computer test, and 6-8 days for IELTS Online. Some centers offer SMS alerts and an Online Results Service.

Yes, you’ll receive an email notification with a link to view your scores.

IELTS uses a 9-band scoring system, giving individual band scores for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, and an Overall Band Score.

There’s no pass or fail; institutions set their own score requirements.

You can request an Enquiry on Results (EOR) within six weeks, with a charge for re-marking. Results can take up to 21 days.

It allows you to improve one test skill (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) within 60 days of your original test date, currently available only for IELTS on Computer bookings.

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