About IELTS

The first concern about the exam is what it really means. The acronym of IELTS is International English Language Testing System. It mainly focuses on the issue of English reading, writing and listening. United States being a country where English is the most prominent language this testing system makes sure that anybody entering US for studies should have some basic knowledge of the language and it doesn’t matter to which country applicant belongs or whatever is his mother tongue. The IELTS score makes sure one thing that the student will be fine with English and will be able to listen, read and write. Since in every classrooms whichever college may be they will be teaching in English. Also the grading system also includes students to interact and give seminars in class. At that time it is extremely important that students should be able to respond and be two-way communicative in classroom. There are always prominent authors involved in writing any book or any subject so in order to get the gist of the topic it is extremely important that one must have the sound knowledge in English. These are the most vital reasons why this exams is conducted means in almost all the major countries of the world when it come down to pursuing some course or entering some program in any country where it is relevant.

PURPOSE OF IELTS:

· If you are planning to go for further studies and go abroad.

· If you are planning to take up any vocational course in some other country where English is a prime language.

· If you are planning to go out for some work experience which enhances your field then IELTS will satisfy your English needs from all background.

FORMAT OF EXAM:

WHERE DO I TAKE THE TEST?

Along over India in every year thousands of students give this examination and there are in all 39 test centers in India where it can be given. Even there are cases seen where exams are simulated before and proper coaching is all given before hand so that the applicant behaves used to the way test is going to be conducted.

TEST SCORES:

The scores of the test are recorded on TEST REPORT FORM. This result makes sure the user gets the overall ability as well the performance in all facets including reading, writing and listening along with speaking. Band scores range right from 1 to 9. The testes are designed in such a manner that they cover from the ability that differs from non-user to some expert user.

WHO RECOGNIZES THE TEST?

IELTS is recognized by many universities including

· Australia

· New Zealand

· Canada

· USA

· UK

Especially in US it is recognized in some 1400 university including 7 out of 8 Ivy League schools also.