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The International English Language Testing System – IELTS.
What is the IELTS test?
It is a recognized test worldwide. It aims to measure the proficiency of the English language for non-native speakers, and it is an acronym for the International English Language Testing System.
It is characterized by its accuracy in determining the level of its applicants in the four main communication skills.
Listening, reading, speaking and writing.
The IELTS & Development Academy is a strategic partnership between the Development Academy and the Australian IDP Foundation, and they are responsible for providing and ensuring this test for all nationalities in the Academy.
The test content is prepared in English by the IDP Foundation according to accurate international standards so that it does not include any cultural or linguistic bias.
Where is the IELTS test accepted?
If you are looking to study at international universities, you will need to have an appropriate IELTS score. This exam is accepted in UAE universities in general, Gulf, Arab, African, British, American, and Australian universities, as well as New Zealand, Hong Kong, Ireland, and South African universities.
IELTS is recognized by most universities, institutes, and academic and professional bodies around the world that teach in English, including Immigration New Zealand and the British General Medical Council. The IELTS certificate is accepted by more than 6,000 different institutions around the world.
What are the IELTS exam questions?
The test consists of four main sections, as each section determines your level in the four basic skills of language practice, namely reading, listening, speaking and writing.
It is 30 minutes long and consists of 4 sections, each section consisting of 40 questions. English comprehension proficiency is tested by listening to audio pieces on a specific topic, and other general and various pieces.
Duration is 60 minutes, and it consists of 3 sections, each section consisting of 40 questions. You will be asked about a reading text, to measure your understanding of the text in detail, and whether you were able to understand the complex information contained in the text or not.
It is 60 minutes long and consists of two parts, through which your level of writing is revealed how you use the language in written expression in different situations, and your ability to adapt your written English in different topics. So, your sentence construction, your use of words, grammar, and conjunctions, will be evaluated.
Its duration ranges from 11 to 14 minutes, and it includes 3 parts. This test is the same for examinees both for academic purposes and for IELTS General Exam. It includes an interview covering a wide range of topics. And you will have to talk about personal topics, and talk about a specific topic, as you express and discuss it with the experimenter.
It is worth noting that the Listening and Speaking sections of the IELTS tests are the same as the parts in the Academic and General tests, but the Reading and Writing tests are designed to measure academic skills or general skills.
What are the types of IELTS tests?
There are two main types of IELTS, which differ according to the purpose and purpose of the test.
The sections are:
What are the IELTS exam scores?
One of the most important features of the IELTS test is that it helps you understand your true level of English, without failing or passing. The exam measures your performance and gives you the opportunity to practice the skills you need to improve.
See the table below.
| IELTS TEST SCORE | LEVEL | LEVEL DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | Did not answer | Test questions the applicant was unable to answer the questions. |
| 01 | Unsuitable applicant | A test taker has no ability to use the language except for a few separate words. |
| 02 | Practiced intermittently | A test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. |
| 03 | Very limited practice | Applicant understands general meaning only in known situations but has trouble communicating. |
| 04 | practitioner is limited | Applicant’s core competency is limited to familiar situations. They have many problems with comprehension and expression. and unable to use complex language. |
| 05 | Practitioner Humble | applicant has only a partial grasp of the English language and will try to fit the general meaning in most situations. |
| 06 | Practitioner is competent | The applicant has sufficient proficiency in the English language with some errors, inappropriate usage, and misunderstanding in several places. |
| 07 | Good Practitioner | The applicant has a good command of the English language, with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage, and misunderstandings in some situations. |
| 08 | The practitioner is very good | Applicant understands the English language well but with some minor errors. |
| 09 | Practitioner Expert | Applicant has a thorough understanding of the English language and is fluent in its use. |
How much is the IELTS test fee?
Test fees do not differ between one emirate and another in the UAE. The cost is the same whether the exam is general or academic. Mostly, the test fees range from 1300-1400 AED or the equivalent in international currencies for the paper-based test and the computer-based test.
What scores do you need for IELTS?
Universities in the UAE usually ask for grades ranging between 5, 6, and 7 and certainly vary according to the specialization and stage of study.
If you aim to study at a university in America, Canada, Britain, or Australia, you will need to get between 6.30-7.30 in IELTS. But if you want to study medicine, you will need a score higher than 7.30, and these scores certainly vary according to the university.
What are the benefits of the IELTS test?
1. IELTS is recognized globally.
IELTS is the most famous test for assessing English proficiency for non-native speakers in the United Arab Emirates and worldwide. All universities in the country accept IELTS tests, in addition to nearly 11 thousand international institutions and organizations that accept this test in order to travel for study or immigration abroad, and it is considered the test approved by the authorities of the United Arab Emirates and the immigration authorities in Australia, Canada, Britain, and New Zealand.
2. The mechanism for applying for the exam and obtaining the IELTS certificate.
There are many ways to take the IELTS test easily. You can take the IELTS exam on paper or offline at the academy headquarters. You can book the date and place of the IELTS test according to your circumstances. The name of the academy is among the centers on the Internet as a center for submitting this exam and obtaining the IELTS certificate, and the IELTS test is available in the academy throughout the week except for Wednesday, which is the official holiday for the IELTS team. This makes it possible to book the test at the academy at any time and from anywhere, depending on your circumstances.
3. It gives you the opportunity to practice English
Unlike other tests that may give you a theoretical study of the English language, IELTS helps you practice expressing topics you encounter in your daily life, making it easier for you to adapt to others abroad.
4. Get a better job
Your ability to communicate in English smoothly is one of the most important skills that guarantee you easy work in international companies. So if you are looking to work in opportunities that cross the borders of your country, obtaining an IELTS certificate will help you in that. As there are approximately 55 English-speaking countries.
5. Flexibility
The IELTS test helps you measure your ability to communicate in English. It is one of the tests that you can take at any time, and there is no success or failure in it. So, you can prepare for it and repeat it to improve your English without worry.
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IELTS Listening
This is the first section of the IELTS exam. In this student listens to a recording and writes answers that are given on the question sheet. The IELTS listening test is divided into four sections. Students hear each section one time only. The total time for the test is 40 minutes. The audio or recording is about 30 minutes, afterwards extra ten minutes are given to transfer answers to an answer sheet. There are 40 questions altogether as each section has 10 questions.
In general, there are mainly 6 types of questions in the listening section.
This section has been designed to test. The English Comprehension skills of candidates, whether a student is able to understand the piece of information or successfully answer questions. The listening scores are out of 40 and are calculated as per the correct answer number. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
The maximum word limit for an answer is three words or a number. Sometimes the demand of the answer is two words or one word. In multiple choice questions candidates need to write only the option of correct answer such as [A, B, C, and D]. They are not required to write the full option.
For more information about the IELTS tests, and to register IELTS tests, please contact the academy’s toll free phone 800 82 897 or the academy’s landline number +971 4 22 77 774 or Ms. Lea’s mobile number +971 52 644 3661 or the following email: ielts@discuae.com
