IELTS

International English Language Testing System

Exam Overview

Key information about IELTS

IELTS is an internationally recognized English language proficiency test for people who want to study or work where English is the language of communication. Scores are accepted by over 11,000 organizations globally.

Important Dates

Exam Date: Available year-round (multiple dates monthly)

Application Date: Online registration — available year-round

Result Date: Results available within 13 days (paper-based) or 3-5 days (computer-based)

Eligibility

No minimum educational requirement. Candidates must be at least 16 years old. A valid passport is required at the time of registration.

Exam Pattern

Sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking

Total Marks: 9

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

Negative Marking: No

Official Website

https://www.ielts.org/

Syllabus

Comprehensive syllabus for IELTS examination.

Listening: 40 questions from 4 recorded monologues and conversations (30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer)
Reading: 40 questions from 3 long reading passages
Writing: Task 1 (Describe a graph/chart/diagram — 150 words) + Task 2 (Essay — 250 words)
Speaking: 3-part face-to-face interview with an examiner (11-14 minutes)