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IELTS

The Globally Approved Test For

Many Visa Pathways

The IELTS is a major language test that is accepted by over 12,500 organizations worldwide, including many immigration authorities, universities, and expert firms. It is used as proof of your English-language proficiency for study and migration by giving a clear idea of your English communication skills in both academic and daily life situations.

With two available types, IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, you can choose the format that matches your English requirement goals. It remains the most popular choice for people who want to go to an overseas university, secure better career opportunities, or even strengthen their visitor visa application.

Top Countries

Accepting IELTS

The following are the top countries that accept IELTS scores

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • New Zealand
  • Ireland
  • France

IELTS Test Format

  • IELTS evaluates your English proficiency across four key areas: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
  • The timing for the entire test section is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
  • Listening, reading, and writing happen on the same day without any break, while a speaking test can also be scheduled on the same day or up to a week before or after.

Listening – 30 minutes*

  • Divided into 4 parts
  • Includes 40 questions
  • Covers topics like daily conversations, academic interactions, and monologues in both social and academic contexts.

Reading – 60 minutes*

  • Format for reading section differs based on test type

For Academic Reading

  • Three long passages, each followed by tasks.
  • Topics are suitable for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
  • Texts may include diagrams, graphs, or illustrations.
  • Sources include books, journals, and newspapers.
  • 40 questions with mixed question types.

For General Training Reading

  • Five to six texts of different lengths, divided into 3 sections.
  • Section 1: Short everyday texts.
  • Section 2: Work-related, factual texts.
  • Section 3: One longer passage on a general-interest topic.
  • 40 questions with mixed question types.

Writing – 60 minutes*

Divided into 2 Tasks:

  • Task 1: Need to write at least 150 words in about 20 minutes.
  • Task 2: Need to write 250+ words on a viewpoint, argument, or problem in 40 minutes.

Speaking – 11-14 minutes*

Divided into 3 Parts:

  • Part 1 (4–5 minutes): General questions about yourself and familiar topics.
  • Part 2 (3–4 minutes): Speak for 2 minutes based on a provided task card.
  • Part 3 (4–5 minutes): Discussion of more abstract ideas related to the topic of Part 2.

Step Forward Globally

With IELTS

IELTS opens doors to study, work, and migration worldwide. With Growmore Global Visa, you get clear guidance on required scores, test formats, and preparation so you can aim for the result your visa pathway truly needs.

IELTS Results

Your IELTS score is reported on a 9-band scale ranging from 1 (non-user) to 9 (expert), and the duration of the result to come depends on the test format:

  • IELTS on paper: 13 days after your test
  • IELTS on computer: 1–5 days after your test
  • IELTS Online: 6–8 days after your test