IELTS, the International English language Testing System, is a test designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. This test is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), The British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia IELTS covers the four language skills in English language: listening, reading, writing and speaking and conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment

Worldwide Recognition of IELTS

IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries including Australia, The United States, The UK, Canada and New Zealand. In addition, it is recognized by various professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies around the world. However, IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16 IELTS is in fact, universally recognized by numerous organizations, educational institutions, employers, professional associations and government bodies s a secure, valid and reliable indicator of the ability to communicate in English IELTS is not only world's proven English language test but also a truly global test which reflects and respects international diversity

IELTS is recognized even in the United States (USA)

IELTS is well-recognized by over 13000 US universities and professional bodies as proof of English language skills
These Institution Include: 7 out of 8 ivy league schools and majority of top-ranking American schools.

IELTS test formats

IELTS is tested in two distinct formats academic and general training.
The Academic Module assesses and evaluates whether a candidate is ready to study r train in the medium of English in his/her academic studies in college or university. Admission to the concerned academic institutions should be based on the results of this module. On the other hand, the general Training module focuses on basic survival skills in abroad social and educational context. Usually, General Training module is suitable for candidates for immigration purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand

Test Modules

Listening

In the listening module, candidates listen to a number of recorded texts, with rising difficulty levels as the test progresses. This session is a mixture of monologues and conversations and offer various features of English accents and dialects in formal and informal set-up. The recording can be heard only once but candidates are provided with ample amount of time to read the question and write down their answers the listening module takes around 30 minutes. Answers are written on the question paper as candidates listen. After the end of the recording, ten minutes are additionally allowed for candidates to transfer their answers to a separate answer sheet; the listening module comprises of 4 different section with altogether 40 questions.

Reading

Based on three reading passages with a total of 2000 to 2750 words, there are 40 questions Reading skills are tested in two different modules: Academic & General Training. All answers must be transferred to an Answer-sheet during the given 60 minutes period. In case of reading module, no additional time is allowed for transferring answers

Writing

There two tasks to complete in writing module (about 20 minutes for task – 1 writing and about 40 minutes for task-2 writing). Task 1 requires at least 150 words while task 2 requires at least 250 words within 40 minutes. Candidates should note that under length articles will be penalized

Speaking

This module takes the form of face to face interview. It takes between 11 and 14 minutes and consists of an oral interview between the candidate and an examiner. All speaking tests are recorded. During speaking tests, candidates are assessed on their use of spoken English to answer short questions, to speak on a familiar topic and also to interact with others in daily life situations.

Test administration

In Nepal, IELTS Tests are administered by the British Council-Nepal at different test centers such as in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara. Tests are administered by IDP: IELTS Australia at different centers as well.

Evaluation

The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert-user, usually reflected in the form of band scores in the scale of 0 to9

IELTS Test Results

You can collect your IELTS Test Result (Test Report Form/TRF) from the British council or IDP: IELTS Australia Head offices 14 working days after your main test. You can also browse their concerned websites for your results.