Full Form of IELTS
| Acronym |
Full-Form |
| IELTS |
International English Language Testing System |
What is IELTS?
IELTS or International English Language Testing System is an English language exam that is required to be taken by international candidates considering studying or working in a country where English is the main language of communication. The most popular countries where IELTS is accepted for admission to universities are the UK, New Zealand, USA, Australia, and Canada.
In the exam, mostly the ability of test-takers to communicate in the four basic English language skills - reading, speaking, listening, and writing is measured. Cambridge English Language Assessment, and IDP Education Australia jointly own and conduct the IELTS exam.
You can appear for the IELTS exam both in computer mode and in written mode. If you opt for the computer-based test, you have to give the Listening, Writing, and Reading sections on a computer. But for the speaking test, you will be examined by an examiner. The computer test is faster, the candidate gets more days as options to choose from, and they can get the result within 3-5 days of the test.
IELTS: Reason for Conduction
For purposes of migration and academic purposes abroad in English-speaking countries like the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada, it is important to appear for the IELTS exam first. For visa applicants applying both outside and inside the UK, it is the only English Language Test approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). The main reason for this is to confirm that when you visit the countries there won't be any communication issues.
At IDP, you can take the IELTS exam up to once a week (four times a month). There are 48 days reserved for the test in a year by the British Council and IDP global.
IELTS: Types
There are 2 types of IELTS tests:
This test is mainly taken by the students who are planning to visit the countries for educational purposes.
This is mainly taken by the people travelling abroad to gain some work experience, want to enrol in training programs or secondary education, etc.
Although the speaking and listening sections are the same for both of these tests, the writing and reading sections differ depending on which test you are taking.
