What's IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS), is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English, and was established in 1989. IELTS is one of the major English-language tests in the world.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, European, Irish and New Zealand academic institutions, by over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and by various professional organisations across the world.
How is IELTS structured?
| Paper | Content | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 40 questions | 30 minutes |
| Reading | 40 questions | 60 minutes |
| Writing | 2 tasks | 60 minutes |
| Speaking | 3 parts | 11–14 minutes |
Your IELTS Score means...
| IELTS Band Score | CEFR Level |
|---|---|
| 9.0 | C2 |
| 8.5 | |
| 8.0 | C1 |
| 7.5 | |
| 7.0 | |
| 6.5 | B2 |
| 6.0 | |
| 5.5 | |
| 5.0 | B1 |
| 4.5 | |
| 4.0 | |
| 3.5 | A2 |
| 3.0 | |
| 2.5 | A1 |
| 2.0 | |
| 1.5 | Non-user |
| 1.0 | |
| 0.5 | Did not attempt the test |
| 0.0 |
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