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IELTS IELTS is the acronym for International English Language Testing System. It is a globally recognized and respected standardized English Language Proficiency test to assess the language ability of candidates who want to study, work or live in countries where English is the medium of communication. It simply measures the test takers’ ability to communicate in English across all four basic language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. There are two versions of IELTS: The Academic Module The module that you take depends on the reason that you are taking it for. Generally speaking, the Academic Module is for those people who are trying to gain entry onto undergraduate or postgraduate education courses or for professional reasons. The General Training Module is for those people who wish to join some kinds of vocational or training courses, secondary schools or for immigration purposes. Both Academic and General Training modules try and reflect real life situations to test whether a candidate would survive in English speaking social and academic environments. Moreover, the Academic module is harder than the General Training Module as it is the most advanced test. IELTS is administered by 4 organizations: University of Cambridge ESOL Exams Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure global authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English. Over 5,000 education institutions, faculties, government agencies and professional organizations around the world recognize IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of proficiency in the English language. Global Presence IELTS is available worldwide and is internationally accredited. It is indeed the only true global test with global presence, which you can trust to represent your English Language skills precisely and take you where you want to go. Over 1,100 US universities and professional bodies accept IELTS scores as proof of English Language skills. Over 938,000 people a year are now using IELTS to open doors throughout the English-speaking world. The test is taken every year across 120 countries, is one of the fastest growing English Language tests in the world, and sets the standard in integrity, research and innovation. Recognition If you want to study, travel or migrate to an English-speaking country, IELTS is the test for you. IELTS is trusted and recognized by Universities, immigration authorities and government departments in almost all English-speaking countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom and United States. IELTS is also used by employers and public bodies in many other countries throughout the world as a bench-mark for English Language proficiency. Some Facts on IELTS • IELTS is the world’s proven English language test. IELTS TESTING AREAS The IELTS test (both Academic and General Training modules) is divided into four parts: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
HOW THE IELTS TEST IS BANDED? The results IELTS candidates are graded/banded using a 9 BAND scale. The candidate will be given a Test Report Form on which they will find a full or half band for each part of the test and a final full or half band along with details of the candidate's nationality, first language and date of birth. The 9 bands correspond to a series of descriptions that relates to the candidate's English ability at that level. These band descriptors for the IELTS results are as follows: BAND 9 Expert user. Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate, and fluent with complete understanding. BAND 8 Very Good User. Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. BAND 7 Good User. Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. BAND 6 Competent User. Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. BAND 5 Modest User. Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. BAND 4 Limited User. Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language. BAND 3 Extremely Limited User. Conveys and understand only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur. BAND 2 Intermittent User. No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. BAND 1 Non User. Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. BAND 0 Did not attempt the test. No assessable information provided. Who can take the test? Students applying to study in the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US & Europe. Medical professionals planning to work or follow further study in the UK, Australia or the US. People planning to emigrate to UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. If I am under 16 years old, can I take the test? You can take the test but IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16. Is IELTS accepted in the US? Yes! Almost all American universities and institutions recognize IELTS, including seven of the eight ‘Ivy League’ universities, CGFNS and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Why Study at Webster?
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