Information for Candidates: IELTS Exam
Information for candidates
The test that opens doors around the world
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who want to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is recognised by over 6,000 organisations worldwide, including universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. For a list of organisations that accept IELTS scores, visit http://bandscore.ielts.org
Preparing to take IELTS
Make sure you are ready It’s important to familiarise yourself with the format of the test as outlined in this booklet. Further information on the content of the test can be found at www.ielts.org/teachers.aspx You may find it helpful to do a practice test. Official IELTS Practice Materials may be purchased from test centres or online at www.ielts.org/candidates. aspx These materials include a full practice test with answers, and sample Writing and Speaking performances with examiner comments. More samples of IELTS test material and information about the test are available from the following websites: www.ielts.org www.britishcouncil.org/learning-ielts.htm www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/academic-english/ ielts.html www.idp.com/examinations/ielts/about_the_test.aspx www.ieltsusa.org You don’t have to attend a preparation course, but many candidates find that doing so helps them improve their performance. If you would like assistance with test preparation, IELTS centres and language schools around the world offer IELTS preparation courses. Know the IELTS rules and regulations It’s important to familiarise yourself with the IELTS rules and regulations. These are laid out in the Notice to Candidates which is included with the application form. When you sign the application form declaration, you are confirming that you have read and understood the IELTS rules and regulations and agree to abide by them. Register as soon as possible
The test that opens doors around the world
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who want to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is recognised by over 6,000 organisations worldwide, including universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. For a list of organisations that accept IELTS scores, visit http://bandscore.ielts.org
Preparing to take IELTS
Make sure you are ready It’s important to familiarise yourself with the format of the test as outlined in this booklet. Further information on the content of the test can be found at www.ielts.org/teachers.aspx You may find it helpful to do a practice test. Official IELTS Practice Materials may be purchased from test centres or online at www.ielts.org/candidates. aspx These materials include a full practice test with answers, and sample Writing and Speaking performances with examiner comments. More samples of IELTS test material and information about the test are available from the following websites: www.ielts.org www.britishcouncil.org/learning-ielts.htm www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/academic-english/ ielts.html www.idp.com/examinations/ielts/about_the_test.aspx www.ieltsusa.org You don’t have to attend a preparation course, but many candidates find that doing so helps them improve their performance. If you would like assistance with test preparation, IELTS centres and language schools around the world offer IELTS preparation courses. Know the IELTS rules and regulations It’s important to familiarise yourself with the IELTS rules and regulations. These are laid out in the Notice to Candidates which is included with the application form. When you sign the application form declaration, you are confirming that you have read and understood the IELTS rules and regulations and agree to abide by them. Register as soon as possible