The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is a globally accepted English language testing system for non-native English speakers. It is administered jointly by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge English.
IELTS is accepted by over 3,000 academic institutions in Australia, Britain, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and United States: as also by various professional organizations across the globe. In 2018, over 3.5 million tests were taken in more than 140 nations, IELTS being one of the most popular tests in Canada, that covers high stakes for English language testing systems.
Both IELTS Academic and IELTS General serve as a valid proof for the English proficiency of the candidates who wish to proceed for UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) formalities. The IELTS report or Score Card awards all test takers with a band, ranging from 1 to 9, based on their linguistic skills, where Band 1 signifies a “non-user” and Band 9 signifies an expert user of the English language..
1. IELTS Academic Test
2. IELTS General Training Test
IELTS Academic Test is designed for individuals who are seeking admission in Colleges and professional institutes to advance their education and professional skills. For instance, medical doctors and nurses who need to study or practice their profession in an English-speaking nation.
IELTS General Training Test is recommended for individuals who intend to pursue non-academic training, work in an English-speaking country, or for the purpose of Immigration procedures.
You can choose BITTS Testing Services as a Centre to register for any of the above IELTS Tests.
With various test locations around Canada, IELTS test booking has never been easier. Whether you need your it for student visa, emigration, professional training or development, you can take your IELTS Test at one of our Test Venues conveniently located in Mississauga and Milton.
Before you book IELTS, make sure to check which test is required for your individual requirement. It is important to know the purpose and scope of the test, as IELTS Academic and General cater to specific requirements.
Following is the break-up of the IELTS Test:
Listening: 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes to transfer answers)
Reading: 60 minutes (including the time to transfer the answers)
Writing: 60 minutes
Speaking: 11–14 minutes
The total duration of the test is: 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Listening, Reading and Writing are completed in one sitting. The Speaking test may be taken on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other IELTS exam modules.
All IELTS test takers take the same Listening and Speaking tests, while the Reading and Writing modules of the test differ depending on whether the test taker is taking the Academic IELTS or the General Training version of the test.
