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IELTS is an English Language Proficiency test, which is recommended for international students
for study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. Among the popular study
destinations universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada accept IELTS. American institutions,
however, prefer TOEFL and most of them do not accept IELTS for admission. Similarly, it has become a mandatory
test for study in Australia, Australian and Canadian Immigration. An Australian student visa is not
issued without a valid IELTS score. Australia visa authorities do not prefer TOEFL. More or less all other
study destinations accept both tests. |
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The British Council conducts IELTS.
You should contact your local British Council office OR their website
http://britishcouncil.org.pk/
to find out the
available test dates for the coming months and to collect the IELTS handbook.
You can also download the application form and other information material from the bottom
of this page and then send it to the British Council through a courier service, along with the following documents: |
Photocopy of National ID Card or Passport
Four (4) recent color photographs (37mm x 37mm)
IELTS test fee of Rs. 7,000/- in form of pay order / bank draft drawn in favor of the
appropriate British Council office at which the candidate wishes to take the test.
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| The British Council will forward an
acknowledgement letter to you within five to seven working days of receipt of the application form,
photocopies of the identity documents and pay order / bank draft. The British Council IELTS test fee
receipt will also be attached to the acknowledgement letter, which will have date, time and
venue details as well.
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| The British Council also runs short courses
to prepare you for IELTS, details of which could be obtained from
here .
The test results are normally made
available within two weeks of taking the test. Now you can also
check your IELTS score online!
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| The test has TWO different modules
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'Academic Testing', which is designed for all students intending to study abroad.
The second module, 'General Training', is suitable for professionals/candidates
who are going to English speaking
countries for training purposes or intend to
apply immigration to Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
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The Listening Section - Duration: 30 minutes
Academic/General Training Reading section - Duration: 60 minutes
Academic/General Training Writing section - Duration: 60 minutes
Speaking Section - Duration: 11 - 14 minutes
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| You will receive a separate Band Score. The four Band Scores, one for each section are added together and averaged for an Overall Band Score. Each Band has a statement giving a summary of the English at that level. There are nine Band levels, from 1 (non-user) to 9 (expert user).
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| The minimum score accepted by institutions, ranges from 5.5 to 7.5, depending upon courses and institutes you are applying to. Different institutions require different bands for different programs they offer. The most common requirement is a band score of 6 to 6.5.
Test Reports have a validity of two years. You can retake the test if you do not achieve the desired score but after three months of the first test date.
Check IELTS available dates in Pakistan
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| Click below to download: (Right click and choose 'Save Target As')
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