About the IELTS Exam

 

 

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a globally recognized exam that assesses your English language proficiency for study, work, or migration purposes. It evaluates your skills in four key areas: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

 

Exam Format

 

Listening (30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer time):

Four recordings with increasing complexity, including conversations and monologues.Learn more and access Listening practice tests with Next Level English Prep.

 

Reading (60 minutes):

Three passages with 40 questions designed to test comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reading skills.Learn more and access Reading practice tipswith Next Level English Prep.

 

Writing (60 minutes):

Two tasks:Task 1: Describe a chart, graph, or process.Task 2: Write an essay presenting an argument or opinion.Learn more and access Writing practice resourceswith Next Level English Prep.

 

Speaking (11–14 minutes):

A face-to-face interview divided into three parts: introduction, long turn, and discussion.Learn more and access Speaking practice materialswith Next Level English Prep.

 

IELTS Scoring

 

IELTS scores range from Band 1 (Non-user) to Band 9 (Expert user). Each section is scored individually, and your final overall band score is the average of all four sections. Scores are rounded to the nearest half band (e.g., 6.5 or 7.0).