
If you are here to prepare for the IELTS, you certainly know what this test is
for. If you don’t, click here.
IELTS, which stands for the International English Language Testing System,
is a means to judge the language ability of the candidates who plan to work,
study and live in social settings where English is the language of
communication. It is an internationally recognised test that is one of the
requirements of getting admission to different academic programs. Having
an IELTS test score is also one of the requirements for seeking
immigration to countries such as Canada and Australia. Many employers
also require applicants to provide them with a certain IELTS test score.
IELTS tests Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All IELTS test
candidates take Listening and Speaking Modules. There is an option of
either Academic or General Training Reading and Writing Modules.
Academic IELTS is suitable for candidates planning to undertake higher
education study. General Training is suitable for candidates planning to
undertake non-academic training or work experience, or for immigration
purposes.
If you plan to undertake academic study mainly in Canada, Australia, New
Zealand and the United Kingdom as well as many other countries, you
should sit for the Academic Reading and Writing Modules. If you plan to
undertake non-academic training or apply for immigration to Canada,
Australia, New Zealand and the UK, you should sit for the General Training
Reading and Writing Modules.
What is the Value of the IELTS Test?
IELTS is accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada as well as the
immigration bodies in Australia, New Zealand and the UK Home Office as
an acceptable way to evaluate the English language level of applicants for
immigration to the respective countries. Many academic institutions in
Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand also accept
IELTS. American academic institutions are increasingly accepting IELTS
for admissions purposes. IELTS is accepted by many professional
organizations.
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