Test

Academic Reading:
3 sections, 40 items, 60 minutes


Academic Writing:
2 tasks: 150 words and 250 words, 60 minutes


General Training Reading:
3 sections, 40 items, 60 minutes


General training Writing:
2 tasks: 150 words and 250 words, 60 minutes


Listening:
4 sections, 40 items, 30 minutes


Speaking
11 to 14 minutes

Academic Reading:

3 sections, 40 items, 60 minutes

The IELTS incorporates the following features:

IELTS tests the ability to listen, read, write and speak in English.

The General Training Version

The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.

The Academic Version

The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of hig her educationand for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.

There are two versions of the IELTS

the Academic Version and
the General Training Version

IELTS

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System.

It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.