"S.I.E.C." IELTS | International English Language Testing System

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What is IELTS

IELTS, The International English Language Testing System is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It covers the four language skills- listening, writing, reading and speaking. IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.

IELTS Results will be produced 13 day after the test. Candidates may collect their results directly or through mail on the 13th day. Test centers are not permitted to give results over the phone or by fax.

IELTS - Formats

IELTS is available in two formats- Academic and General Training. The Academic Module assesses whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The General Training Module emphasizes language skills in broad social and workplace contexts. It is suitable for candidates who are going to migrate to an English-speaking country or for candidates planning to undertake work experience or training programs not at degree level or to complete their secondary education.

IELTS - Test Formats

Candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests and a choice of Reading and Writing tests- Academic or General Training. The first three tests – Listening, Reading and Writing- must be completed in one day. No break is given between the three tests. The Speaking test may be taken, at the discretion of the test centre, in the period seven days before or after the other three tests.

SIEC IELTS Course Curriculum

Classes are conducted five days a week
Monday to Friday– 3 Hours duration by trained faculty
Batches- 9am to 12pm and 4pm to 7pm

You will work on sample questions in all four modules speaking, writing, reading, and listening - vital to give you the skills you need to succeed in this exam. However, a small test is taken at the onset of the course to ascertain the level of English based on which time required to clear the test with desired band is decided.

Speaking Test

Listening Test

Academic Reading Test

Speaking test has duration of 11-14minutes. The test takes the form of a face-to-face interview. Candidates are assessed on their use of spoken English to answer short questions, to speak at length on a familiar topic, and also to interact with the examiner.

Candidates listen to a number of recorded texts like monologues and conversations and feature a variety of accents, which increase in difficulty as the test progresses. The recording is heard once but candidates are given time to read the questions and write the answers.

In Academic Reading Test there are three reading passages with tasks. Texts are from books, magazines, journals and newspapers, all written for a non-specialist audience. At least one of the texts contains a detailed argument.

Academic Writing Test

General Training Reading

General Training Writing Test

The first task in Academic Writing test requires candidates to write a description of at least 150 words. This is based on material found in a chart, table, graph or diagram and should demonstrate their ability to present information and to summarize the main features of the input. For the second task, candidates write a short essay of at least 250 words in response to a statement or question. They are expected to demonstrate an ability to present a position, construct an argument and discuss abstract issues.

In General Training Reading test the texts are based on the type of material candidates would be expected to encounter on a daily basis in an English-speaking country. They are taken from sources like newspapers, advertisements, instruction manuals and books and test the candidate’s ability to understand and use information. The test includes one longer text, which is descriptive rather than argumentative.

In General Training Writing test, the first task requires the candidates to write a letter of at least 150 words either asking for information or explaining a situation. The second task is to write a short essay of at least 250 words in response to a statement or question. They are expected to demonstrate an ability to present a position, construct an argument and discuss issues.