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Which organizations jointly manage the IELTS test?
Which organizations jointly manage the IELTS test?
- British Council and IDP only
- British Council, IDP, and Cambridge English (correct)
- IDP and Cambridge English only
- British Council and Cambridge English only
What is the significance of the IELTS One Skill Retake, introduced in 2023?
What is the significance of the IELTS One Skill Retake, introduced in 2023?
- It provides an opportunity for test-takers to improve their overall band score by retaking two sections of their choice.
- It allows test-takers to retake the entire IELTS exam at a reduced cost.
- It enables test-takers to retake only one section (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) of the computer-delivered test. (correct)
- It is a preparatory course designed to enhance skills before taking the full IELTS exam.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the acceptance of IELTS by academic institutions?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the acceptance of IELTS by academic institutions?
- IELTS is accepted by most academic institutions in the United States.
- IELTS is accepted by over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States. (correct)
- IELTS is exclusively accepted by academic institutions in Australia, Britain and Canada.
- IELTS is only accepted by a limited number of academic institutions in Europe.
For which of the following immigration purposes is IELTS approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)?
For which of the following immigration purposes is IELTS approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)?
What does a 'Band 0' score on the IELTS indicate?
What does a 'Band 0' score on the IELTS indicate?
Why are institutions advised not to consider an IELTS report older than two years to be valid?
Why are institutions advised not to consider an IELTS report older than two years to be valid?
Approximately how many IELTS tests were taken worldwide in 2017?
Approximately how many IELTS tests were taken worldwide in 2017?
When did IELTS administer more than one million tests in a single 12-month period for the first time?
When did IELTS administer more than one million tests in a single 12-month period for the first time?
What was a significant factor contributing to the UK's popularity as an ELT destination in 2019?
What was a significant factor contributing to the UK's popularity as an ELT destination in 2019?
According to the information, what percentage of international students studying in the UK in 2019 were under 18 years old?
According to the information, what percentage of international students studying in the UK in 2019 were under 18 years old?
Flashcards
What is IELTS?
What is IELTS?
An international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English speakers, jointly managed by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge English.
What are the two IELTS modules?
What are the two IELTS modules?
Academic and General Training.
What is IELTS One Skill Retake?
What is IELTS One Skill Retake?
Allows test-takers to retake one section (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) of the computer-delivered test.
Where is IELTS accepted?
Where is IELTS accepted?
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IELTS and UK Visas
IELTS and UK Visas
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IELTS Scoring System
IELTS Scoring System
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Study Notes
- IELTS is an international standardized English language proficiency test for non-native speakers.
- The British Council, IDP, and Cambridge English jointly manage IELTS.
- IELTS was established in 1989.
- IELTS is one of the major English-language tests in the world.
- The IELTS test has two modules: Academic and General Training.
- IELTS One Skill Retake was introduced for computer-delivered tests in 2023, allowing test takers to retake one section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
- Most academic institutions in Australia, Britain, Canada, Europe, Ireland, and New Zealand accept IELTS.
- Over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States accept IELTS.
- Various professional organizations across the world accept IELTS.
- UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approves IELTS as a Secure English Language Test for visa applicants inside the UK.
- IELTS meets requirements for immigration to Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
- No minimum score is required to pass the test.
- An IELTS result, called a Test Report Form, is issued to all test takers.
- Scores range from "Band 1" (non-user) to "Band 9" (expert user").
- A "Band 0" score is given to those who did not attempt the test.
- Institutions set their own score thresholds.
- Institutions are advised not to consider reports older than two years valid.
- Over 3 million IELTS tests were taken in more than 140 countries in 2017.
- There were 2 million tests taken in 2012.
- There were 1.7 million tests taken in 2011.
- There were 1.4 million tests taken in 2009.
- In 2007, IELTS administered over one million tests in a 12-month period for the first time.
- In 2019, over 508,000 international students came to study in the UK.
- Over half (54%) of those students were under 18 years old.
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