The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. It uses a nine-band scale to clearly identify levels of proficiency, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9).
Test format
The IELTS test assesses your abilities in listening, reading, writing, and speaking — in less than three hours.
There are two types of IELTS tests: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing components differs depending on which test you take. The Listening, Reading, and Writing components of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them.
The Speaking component, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. Your test center will advise.
The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Students must meet minimum entry requirements and they need a sufficient level of English language proficiency i.e IELTS or equivalent test for entry to Australian education and training institutions.