IELTS
Teacher
Training F2F
Workshop 11
IELTS Overview
Presenter: Sana Shahid
Date: 14 October 2024
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What is IELTS?
International English Language Testing System - the world's most popular English language test for
higher education and global migration.
Aim?
Open doors to international opportunity
The test that sets the standard
How?
Measuring ability to communicate in English for people who intend to work or study where English is
the language of communication
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IELTS: Reasons for Success
Global Recognition Valid, Reliable, Secure
• 6 stages of paper production
• UK, Australia, NZ, Canada, USA +
• Unique test versions
• English medium courses worldwide
• e.g. Europe • Stringent pre/ during/ post-test security measures
Accessibility and Added Value
Test Format • Weekly sessions
• Results in 5 or 13 days
• The original 4 skills test
• Preparation materials
• International English • Teacher workshops
• Free webinars for teachers
• Face-to-face Speaking Test
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Modes of delivery
On paper
This is perhaps still the main mode of delivery. Listening, Reading and Writing answers are all hand-written on IELTS
answer sheets.
On computer
This mode of delivery available in many countries. Listening, Reading and Writing answers are all typed directly onto the
computer.
Online
This is being rolled out globally. Listening, Reading and Writing answers are all typed directly onto a computer, for
example, at your home.
The Speaking Test remains the same: face-to-face, one-to-one with a certified IELTS examiner.
Key points
• There is no difference in the content of the tests.
• There is no difference in the value of the results – e.g. a 6.5 is the same whether the test was taken on paper or on computer.
• Test takers will be able to choose which mode of delivery they want where both on paper and on computer are available.
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Tests available
1. IELTS Academic
2. IELTS General Training
3. IELTS for UKVI (Academic)
4. IELTS for UKVI (General Training)
5. IELTS Life Skills
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Test Format: on paper and on computer
Listening
30 minutes, 4 sections, 40 items
Academic Reading General Training Reading
60 minutes, 3 sections, 40 items 60 minutes, 3 sections, 40 items
Academic Writing General Training Writing
60 minutes, 2 tasks 60 minutes, 2 tasks
Speaking
11 - 14 minutes, 3 parts
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IELTS Band Scores and the CEFR
