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About the IELTS Exam

IELTS has been managed by the British Council, IDP Education and Cambridge Assessment English since 1989. It is accepted by over 11,500 organizations worldwide, including universities, colleges, government departments, immigration authorities, multinational companies, and many more. 

Paper-based IELTS vs. Computer-based IELTS

You can take the IELTS on paper or on the computer. They are the same in test format, question types, time duration, content, and registration fees. The only difference is writing answers on paper with an HB-pencil or typing on the screen. The Speaking part is completed face-to-face with an IELTS examiner in both approaches. There is no need to use your own computer as the test center will supply it for the computer-delivered IELTS test.

The advantage of taking IELTS on the computer is that you can receive your results 3 to 5 days after the test while getting results from the paper-based test takes 13 days.

IELTS Online

You can take an online IELTS Academic test from your own computer in nearly 30 countries. Test format is the same as the paper or computer-based tests in a testing center. You will receive your results in 3-6 days. The Speaking test is with a human examiner, via video call. The General training IELTS exam is currently not available in the online version, so you would still need to go to a test center. For other countries including China, you may want to consider the IELTS Indicator.

IELTS Test Types and Formats

The IELTS test includes four parts: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. And there are two different IELTS modules: Academic and General Training. The Academic module and General Training module share the same Speaking and Listening tests but are different in the Reading and Writing tests. Here, you can find the detailed differences in format of two types of tests. If you are interested in studying or living in the UK, you may only need the UKVI or Life Skills versions, which relate specifically to the UK. For the Life Skills test, you only need to demonstrate your speaking and listening skills.

 ContentNo. of QuestionsTime duration
Listening2 conversations
2 monologues		4030 min
Academic Reading3 long texts4060 min
General Training ReadingSection 1: 2-3 short texts
Section 2: 2 texts
Section 3: 1 long text		4060 min
Academic WritingTask 1: Describe visual information
Task 2: Respond to a point of view or argument or problem		260 min
General Training WritingTask 1: Respond to a situation
Task 2: Respond to a point of view or argument or problem		260 min
SpeakingPart 1: General questions
Part 2: Particular topic
Part 3: Further questions about the topic in Part 2		311 – 14 min

Results

You do not pass or fail IELTS. After your test, you receive a proficiency rating between Band 1 (non-user) and Band 9 (expert user), stepped in half-bands. Organizations and institutions set the minimum band needed by applicants. Some online courses also recommend a minimum IELTS score, such as A Beginner’s Guide to Writing in English for University Study which recommends an IELTS score of 4.5 or higher.

IELTS Test Fees

Book IELTS test

IELTS registration fee is different depending on where you book the test, and sometimes may be different for the paper-based and computer-based test. At the time of writing, booking an IELTS test costs 250-255 USD in the US, 410 AUD in Australia, and ₹ 16250 in India.

Transfer IELTS test date

You can only transfer the test date once. It’s free of charge if you transfer the test date five weeks before the scheduled test date. But, if you transfer less than five weeks before the scheduled test date, you will be charged a 25% administration fee. You have no chance to transfer less than three days before the scheduled test date.

Cancel IELTS test

Canceling the test five weeks before the scheduled test date means you can be eligible for a refund of 75% of the test fee. But less than five weeks means zero refund.

Exceptional Circumstances

Some exceptional circumstances may allow you to transfer or cancel. These include serious medical conditions (with a medical certificate), recent family bereavement, and special hardship. You need to submit your application for consideration promptly, including supporting documents.

IELTS Exam Preparation Resources

Online Courses

  • IELTS Academic Test Preparation via edX
  • Mastering IELTS Writing: Task 1 (Academic) via Udemy
  • Mastering IELTS Writing: Task 2 (Achieve Band 7+ in 7 Hours) via Udemy
  • Mastering IELTS Writing: Task 2 (Band 9 Model Answers) via Udemy
  • Mastering IELTS Speaking: The Express Course via Udemy
  • Mastering IELTS Writing: Task 1 (General Training) via Udemy
  • Ultimate IELTS Writing: Learn to Master IELTS Writing Task 2 via Udemy
  • Complete IELTS Academic Preparation to achieve 7+, Free book via Udemy.com
  • IELTS Preparation via Coursera
  • IELTS Writing Section Skills Mastery via Coursera
  • IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery via Coursera
  • IELTS Reading Section Skills Mastery via Coursera
  • IELTS Speaking Pro 7+ | English Language via Skillshare
  • IELTS Speaking [MASTERCLASS]: Get Band 7+ via Skillshare
  • Masterclass sur la partie écrite du test IELTS via Skillshare
  • Curso de greparação Geral para o IELTS (leitura, escrita, escuta, fala) via Skillshare
  • Improve your IELTS Speaking score via FutureLearn
  • IELTS Band 7 Preparation Speaking Course via Udemy
  • Essential IELTS Speaking Skills via Udemy
  • IELTS Vocabulary: Learn 400 Essential Words for IELTS via Udemy
  • IELTS Strategies (English Version) via Udemy
  • IELTS Essay Writing with Free Feedback and Evaluation via Udemy
  • IELTS Step-by-step | Mastering Reading via udemy.com
  • Get 7-9 in IELTS Speaking: IELTS Speaking Masterclass via Udemy
  • IELTS Band 7+ Complete Prep Course via Udemy
  • IELTS Preparation Masterclass: A Complete Guide to the IELTS via Udemy
  • IELTS 7 Plus: Complete IELTS Preparation [Academic] via Udemy
  • IELTS Step-by-step | Mastering Vocabulary via Udemy
  • IELTS Booster and Beyond: Enhance speaking pt 1from 6 to 7 via Udemy
  • IELTS 9: Speaking Mastery via Udemy
  • IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic [MASTERCLASS]: Get Band 7+ via Udemy
  • IELTS Booster and Beyond Premium Course 2-Note-taking skills via Udemy
  • IELTS Writing Task 2 [MASTERCLASS]: Get Band 7+ via Udemy
  • IELTS Step-by-step | Mastering Listening via udemy.com
  • IELTS Speaking [MASTERCLASS]: Get Band 7+ via Udemy
  • IELTS Academic Writing Part 1 – Graphs and Tables via Udemy
  • IELTS Masterclass Ultimate Prep Course for Academic via Udemy
  • IELTS Speaking Exam – all you need to know via Udemy
  • IELTS Listening: IELTS Band 8+ Course via Udemy
  • IELTS Guide for Non-Native Speakers- How did I score (8)? via Udemy
  • Fluency for IELTS Speaking via Udemy
  • IELTS – TOEFL – PTE – HAZIRLIK ATLAMA via Udemy
  • The Complete IELTS Guide- SIX Courses in One – Get Band 7+ via Udemy
  • IELTS General Writing – The Complete Guide via Udemy
  • IELTS Writing Task 2 [MASTERCLASS]: Get Band 7+ via Skillshare
  • IELTS Reading (Academic) MASTERCLASS : Get Band 7+ via Skillshare
  • IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic) MASTERCLASS: Get Band 7+ via Skillshare
  • How to Pass IELTS: Writing via FutureLearn
  • Understanding IELTS: Techniques for English Language Tests via FutureLearn
  • LEARN THE MOST COMMON ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS .1: IELTS English preparation via Skillshare
  • LEARN THE MOST COMMON ENGLISH IDIOMS : IELTS preparation via Skillshare
  • IELTS Writing and Speaking Preparation (Academic/General) via Udemy
  • Master English: Improving your Speaking, Listening, and Writing Skills via Skillshare
  • Mastering IELTS Writing: Task 1 GT (Band 9 Model Letters) via udemy.com
  • Mastering IELTS Writing: Task 1 Academic (Band 9 Answers) via udemy.com
  • IELTS Guide for Non-Native Speakers- How did I score (8)? via udemy.com
  • IELTS Academic Writing – The Complete Step by Step Guide via udemy.com
  • Score High IELTS Writing (General Training Module) via udemy.com
  • The IELTS Expert: IELTS Writing Task 2 Academic & General via udemy.com
  • UPDATED September 2022: IELTS Speaking: Go from 5 to 7.5 via udemy.com
  • Grammar for IELTS via udemy.com
  • IELTS Step-by-step | MASTERING ALL SKILLS 7+ via udemy.com
  • IELTS Reading Academic [MASTERCLASS]: Get Band 7+ via udemy.com
  • IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic [MASTERCLASS]: Get Band 7+ via udemy.com
  • IELTS Listening [MASTERCLASS]: Get Band 7+ via udemy.com
  • IELTS General Training Express Course via udemy.com
  • IELTS Writing Made Simpler (Task 1 & Task 2) via udemy.com
  • Hack the IELTS Listening Component via udemy.com

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Junaid Khan

Junaid Khan

Junaid Khan is the founder of Moocable - the platform to help learner find their next MOOC, and study partners. A passionate learner, he struggled with self-learning. 

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