1.What is IELTS?
IELTS, the International English Language Testing Systems, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.
IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It covers the four language skills – listing, reading, writing and speaking.
2. What’s the difference between Academic and General training?
The Academic module assesses whether a candadid is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses should be based on the results of this module. It is also advised in some occupations that need to be registered.
The general training module emphasizes basic survival skills in a broad social and education context. General training is suitable for candidates who are going to English-speaking countries to complete their secondary education, to undertake work experience or training programs not at degree level, or for Immigration purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand. If in doubt about which module to take, contact the organization to which you are applying for their requirements.
3. When do I need to do the IELTS exam?
In most cases the IELTS exam needs to be completed before a visa application can be lodged, but certainty in this matter needs to be confirmed with your Immigration agent / officer or organization.
4. Is this Exam recognized world wide?
IELTS is recognized by Universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognized by professional bodies, Immigration authorities and other government agencies.
5. Who needs to write the IELTS exam?
IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16, but this needs to be confirmed with your Immigration agent / officer or organization.
6. Do I need to study / attend a course?
It is not necessary to attend a preparation course but it is, of course, a good idea to prepare thoroughly for the test.
A good preparation course can be found at www.scottsenglish.com. There is also a wide range of published preparation materials available online.
7. What help is available if you have special needs?
The test centre makes every effort to cater for candidates with special needs, to enable them to best understand questions and tasks and to give their answers. It is our aim for the language level of all candidates to be assessed fairly and objectively.
8. What happens if you want to postpone or cancel your test?
Candidates who request a postponement or cancellation of their test within 5 weeks of their test date will be charged the full fee unless they are able to provide appropriate medical evidence to support their request.
9. What happens if you are absent on the day of the test without giving prior notice?
Candidates will loose their full test fee unless they are able to provide appropriate medical evidence to the centre to explain their absence.
10. What can you do if you are unhappy with your test results?
Candidates may apply for a remark (Enquiry on Results) at the centre where they took the test .This must be done within 6 weeks of the test date.
11. How strictly is IELTS marked?
Candidates should take care when writing answers on the Listing and Reading answer sheets as incorrect spelling and grammar are penalized. Both UK and US varieties of spelling are acceptable
12. What form of identification is required?
Candidates taking the test must present a passport.
13. When can I expect my test results?
Results will be produced 13 days after the test .At some centers candidates may collect there results on the 13th day; at others results are mailed to candidates on the 13th day. Test centers are not permitted to give results over the phone or by fax or by email. Replacement test report forms are not provided in case of loss.
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