IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a standardized test designed to assess the level of English proficiency of non-native English speakers. It is widely used for university admissions, job applications and immigration purposes, especially in England, Australia, Canada and European countries.


Basic information about the IELTS exam:


1. Versions There are two versions of IELTS:

 - Academic: For those who wish to enter university or register professionally.

 - General Training: For applicants for migration, work or sub-degree education in foreign countries.

2. Format: IELTS tests four language skills:

 - Listening: dialogues and monologues are listened to for 30 minutes.

 - Reading: passages of text are read and questions answered within 60 minutes (different for Academic and General Training versions).

 - Writing: 60 minutes of writing assignments, including essays and reports (Academic) or letters (General Education).

 - Conversation: within 11-14 minutes, the examinee participates in an interview with the examiner and talks about general topics.

3. Evaluation: IELTS is evaluated on a 9-point scale. Each skill is scored from 0 to 9. The total score is calculated as the average of the four skills.

4. Duration: The exam lasts approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

5. Accepting institutions: IELTS is accepted by more than 10,000 institutions in more than 140 countries, including universities, employers and immigration authorities.

6. Validity period: IELTS results are valid for two years.


IELTS is one of the most common English language proficiency tests and is widely used for education, especially in the UK, Europe and Canada.