IELTS – International English Language Testing System
The IELTS is the world’s most trusted English language proficiency test, used for higher education, migration, and professional registration in English-speaking countries. Over 11,000 institutions in more than 140 countries accept IELTS scores.
🏛️ Who Conducts IELTS?
IELTS is jointly owned by three global organizations:
- 🟦 IDP Education (Australia)
- 🟥 British Council (UK)
- 🟨 Cambridge English Language Assessment
In many countries including the UAE and India, IDP is now the sole test provider for IELTS.
📘 Types of IELTS
- IELTS Academic: For students applying to universities and higher education abroad.
- IELTS General Training: For immigration, work, and non-academic purposes.
- IELTS for UKVI: A Secure English Language Test (SELT) required for UK visa applications.
📝 Test Format
- 📚 Listening: 30 minutes
- 📖 Reading: 60 minutes
- ✍️ Writing: 60 minutes
- 🗣️ Speaking: 11–14 minutes (face-to-face interview)
You can choose computer-based or paper-based IELTS testing. The test content and scoring are exactly the same.
📅 Test Dates & Result Timelines
- 🗓️ IELTS is offered multiple times every month.
- 💻 Computer-delivered: Results in 3–5 days
- 📄 Paper-based: Results in 13 days
🆚 British Council vs IDP
- Both offer the same IELTS test, with identical scoring and format.
- British Council: UK-based, now limited in test operations in many countries.
- IDP Education: Australia-based, currently the main IELTS provider in countries like India and UAE.
- Universities and immigration offices treat scores from both equally.
🎯 How IDK Helps You Succeed in IELTS
- 📘 Module-wise training: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
- 🧑🏫 Personalized feedback from certified IELTS trainers
- 📝 Mock tests with band score prediction and time-bound drills
- 🎙️ 1-on-1 speaking practice and vocabulary enrichment
- 📚 Grammar lessons, model answers, and writing correction
IDK has proudly helped over 1,000 students achieve high IELTS scores, including Band 7, 7.5, 8.0, and even 8.5. Our expert training and structured support ensure every learner performs their best!
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