IELTS Preparation

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What is IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world's most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. It assesses all of your English skills—reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Whether you're aiming for top universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, or the USA, a strong IELTS score is your gateway. The test is accepted by over 11,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies around the world.

Benefits of Preparing With Us

Expert Instructors

Learn from certified trainers with years of experience and a track record of 7.5+ band scorers.

Weekly Mock Tests

Experience real exam conditions every week to build your stamina and identify weak areas.

Free Materials

Get access to an extensive library of the latest Cambridge IELTS practice books and audio files.

Personalized Feedback

Receive one-on-one speaking practice and detailed corrections on all your writing tasks.

Test Format in Detail

The IELTS test consists of four sections. The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Listening

Listen to four recordings of native English speakers and write your answers to a series of questions.

30 mins 40 Qs

Reading

Read three long texts ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical.

60 mins 40 Qs

Writing

Complete two tasks: describe visual information (Task 1) and write a discursive essay (Task 2).

60 mins 2 Tasks

Speaking

A face-to-face interview with a certified examiner assessing your spoken English.

11-14 mins 3 Parts

Score Scale & Equivalency

IELTS results are reported on a 9-band scale. Here is how your IELTS score compares to PTE and TOEFL iBT equivalents.

IELTS Band Score	Skill Level	PTE Academic Equivalent	TOEFL iBT Equivalent
9.0	Expert user	86 - 90	118 - 120
8.0 - 8.5	Very good user	79 - 85	110 - 117
7.0 - 7.5	Good user	65 - 78	94 - 109
6.0 - 6.5	Competent user	50 - 64	60 - 93
5.0 - 5.5	Modest user	36 - 49	35 - 59
4.5 & below	Limited user	30 - 35	34 & below

Frequently Asked Questions

IELTS Academic is for students applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. IELTS General Training is for those migrating to Australia, Canada, and the UK, or applying for secondary education, training programmes, and work experience.

Your IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) is valid for 2 years from the date of the test.

Yes! You can choose between paper-based and computer-delivered IELTS. The test format, questions, time allocated, and scoring are exactly the same. Computer-delivered results are available much faster (within 3-5 days).

There is no limit to how many times you can take the IELTS test. You can take it as many times as you like until you achieve your desired score.

If you take the paper-based test, results are available 13 days after your test. For the computer-delivered test, results are available within 3 to 5 days.