IELTS – FAQ’s
Who should take the IELTS test?
Students applying to study in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA.
Medical professionals planning to work or follow further study in the UK, Australia or the US.
People planning to emigrate to Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
What is Academic Module?
The Academic Reading and Writing Module assess whether a student is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or post graduate level.
What is General Training Module?
General Training is suitable for candidates who are going to English Speaking Countries to undertake work experience or immigration purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Why do I need to take the IELTS test?
IELTS assesses your English language ability. A good score (usually 6.0 and above) is an entry requirement for many colleges and universities worldwide.
How can I register for the test?
To take the test with the British Council in India you can either register online or offline. Impel is an authorized center for Test Date booking for British Council and candidates can register through Impel in-order to appear for the test.
Important: You must have a valid passport to register for IELTS.
How much does the IELTS test cost?
The fee for IELTS test is Rs 17000.
How often can I take the IELTS test?
There is no limit to the number of times you can take the IELTS exam. You can retake the exam as many times as you want, as long as you pay the exam fee and test dates are available.
How and when will I get my results?
Your IELTS test centre will send your official Test Report Form (TRF) to your postal address. IELTS on computer: Your TRF will be posted typically within 1 to 5 days after your test date. IELTS on paper: Your TRF will be posted 13 days after your test date.
What do I need to bring with me to the test?
Your valid passport or national ID card (the same one used for your registration), a pen, pencil, eraser (if taking the paper-based test), and a clear water bottle with no labels;
What is the format of the test?
The test has four parts:
Listening – 30 minutes plus 10 minutes for transferring answers
Reading – 1 hour
Writing – 1 hour
Speaking – 11 – 14 minutes
The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are all taken on the same day. The Speaking test can take place up to seven days before or after the other papers. It is usually within one day of the Listening, Reading and Writing tests at British Council India.
How long is the IELTS qualification valid?
IELTS test results are typically valid for two years from the test date.
I have heard from some students that test-takers from IDP get better results when compared to British council, is that true?
No, it is not true that test-takers from IDP generally get better results than those from the British Council; both organizations administer the exact same IELTS test content and use the same marking criteria, meaning there should be no significant difference in scores between the two test centers.
What is the mandatory level English (IELTS) in-order to apply for Australian student visa?
To apply for an Australian student visa, the mandatory IELTS level is generally an overall band score of 6.0, though specific course requirements may vary and could require a higher score for postgraduate studies.
