IELTS, an abbreviation for International English Language Testing System is a standardized test used to evaluate a students’ proficiency in the English Language. First introduced in 1989, the IELTS today is the most trusted and popular English proficiency tests accepted for student immigration. Intended for non-English speakers, the IELTS evaluates the examinees’ English language proficiency across four disciplines – reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Due to its ability to accurately measure an individual’s ability to use the English language in real life situation, the IELTS test score is accepted by more 12,000+ universities worldwide. DM Consultants have our every own IELTS test center and also provides IELTS coaching to students and working professionals from across the country.
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The IELTS test is generally categorized into two types and an IELTS score remains valid for a period of two years.
The IELTS Academic is intended for those students who wish to study in an English-speaking country. Academic test is structured to address everyday situations within an academic setting.
IELTS General Training is recommended for those who want to study abroad in an English speak country at a level below the degree level. It is also recommended for employment related purposes as well.
Although there are two different IELTS test types, the listening and speaking part of the test remains the same in both the Academic and General Training test. All four tests are completed in one day itself and there are generally no breaks in between the individual tests. In total an IELTS test can last for up to three hours.
The applicant is required to listen to recordings of native English speakers and correctly answer the relevant questions.
This part of the IELTS test lasts for 60 minutes and the examinee will be required to answer a total of 40 questions up on reading the text provided. The material can vary based on whether it is an Academic or General Training test.
The examinee will be required to two separate writing tasks. Topics based on which the applicant will need to write can vary depending on whether it is an Academic or General Training test.
As suggested by the name itself, this part of the test assess the examinee’s ability to use English for everyday conversations.
Simply put, your IELTS band score represents your proficiency in the English language. Check the table below to better understand your IELTS score.
Band | Skill Level | Meaning |
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9 | Expert | Complete command over the language |
8 | Very Good | Complete command over the language with occasional mistakes in unfamiliar situations. |
7 | Good | Has good command over the language but prone to make occasional mistakes from time to time. |
6 | Competent | Has decent command over the language but prone to make errors. |
5 | Modest | Has partial command over the language but can manage him/herself in most situations |
4 | Limited | Basic command over the language. |
3 | Extremely Limited | Can only understand the general meaning of what is conveyed to him or her. |
2 | Intermittent | Only has very basic knowledge and difficult to get a real communication going. |
1 | Non-user | Has no ability to use the language |
0 | Absent for the Test | Did not take the test |
To be able to attend the IELTS exam, the examinee will need to be at least 16 years of age and should also have a valid passport. Usually, the IELTS exam is undertaken by those who are planning to migrate abroad in the near future. The type of test as mentioned above, will be determined based on the purpose of immigration.
IELTS score is valid for a total of two years starting from the date on which you get your IELTS results. As IDP’s official IELTS test center in Dubai, we can help you all your IELTS related requirements. Get in touch with us today!
DM Overseas Education Consultant are proud to have our every own IDP approved best IELTS test center in dubai. You can book your IELTS test with us online or by visiting the nearest DM branch. While students based in Dubai can take the test at our very own center, for those who are outside the Emirate, we can help book the IELT test and choose an IELTS test center close to their location. To know more about the IELTS exam or to book your test, send us an inquiry today!
IELTS Test Type | Exam Fees |
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IELTS on Paper – Academic & General Training | AED 1130 |
IELTS on Computer – Academic & General Training | AED 1260 |
From helping you choose the relevant IELTS Exam type to booking the exam on your behalf, we here at DM Overseas Education Consultant, will act as a guide throughout the process and avoid any hassles associated with it. Additionally, we also offer students a tailored and structured IELTS training program to help them ace the exam and get the required IELTS score and move closer to their study abroad dreams.
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If you are someone who is hoping to continue his/her studies abroad, you will be required to submit your IELTS test score during visa application process. Understanding the requirement at hand, we here at DM Overseas Consultants have started our own IELTS Training Program to help aspiring students achieve the required IELTS band score. If you wish to enroll to our IELTS training program, send us an inquiry today!
Through multiple sessions, the students will be trained to perform well on four IELTS tests, namely, speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Additionally, the students will be taught in detail about the assessment criterions examiners commonly look at, and some simple tips and tricks to drastically improve one’s command over the English language.
The IELTS training center in Dubai here at DM Overseas Consultants is head by a CELTA certified facilitator. Prior to delving into the actual program, itself, all students will be provided a Complimentary Diagnostic Test to assess their current command over the language. We will recommend the required number of session for the student based on his/her performance in the aforementioned test.
Students can avail their IELTS sessions anytime between 8AM – 8PM, Sunday-Thursday. Weekend classes can also be scheduled as per request. To know more in this regard or for further queries with regard to the IELTS test, reach out to us today!
We routinely get questions about the IELTS exam from students who are wanting to move abroad to pursue their higher studies. Listed below are some of the common questions and answers related to the IELTS exam to help you better understand the test.
It is a standardized test used to determine the English language proficiency of an individual. IELTS test scores are mandatory for getting student visas from English-speaking countries.
Before preparing for the exam itself, one needs to first understand the test format. Any student that wishes to get a high score in the test will need to perform well over all four tests and his/her preparations should be equally divided among the four disciplines. Always practice what you learn during an IELTS training program on a daily basis to become more comfortable with the language.
Yes, IELTS exams are of two types – IELTS Academic & IELTS General Training. While the speaking & listening parts of both the tests are the same, there are differences in the reading & writing tests. To students wanting to study abroad, they will need for the IELTS Academic exam.
In total, the IELTS Exam divided into four modules lasts for 2 Hours & 45 Minutes. While it is mandatory to complete the reading (60 mins), writing (60 mins), and listening (30 mins) parts of the exam on the same day without any breaks, students are free to take the speaking part of the text at a latter day.
All examinees are graded based on a 9-band scoring system. Students are graded from 0-9 on individual disciplines and are also provided an overall band score.
The IELTS exam itself has a fixed fee. You’ll be able to know the exact fee when you submit your application online.
Examinees are only permitted to bring pens, pencils, and erasers into the exam hall. All other personal belongings should be kept outside the exam hall, failure to follow this rule can result in disqualification.
Yes, you can do so by applying through your registered test center. There is a fixed fee levied for revaluating a paper, however, the same will be refunded if the students’ score increases.
In most cases, the examinee should get his/jer IELT test report within 13 days after the test is complete. The test score so received will be available for a period of two years.
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