IELTS General Training
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What is General IELTS?
General Training IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is designed to assess English proficiency in practical, everyday contexts. It's ideal for those aiming to:
- Study below degree level in English-speaking countries
- Gain work experience or undergo vocational training abroad
- Immigrate to English-speaking countries
- Develop professional English communication skills
IELTS evaluates four key skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, with scores on a Band scale of 1 to 9. The first three sections are completed in one sitting, while the Speaking test may be held on the same day or up to seven days before or after.
Why General IELTS?
Global Recognition
Accepted by immigration authorities, employers, and educational institutions worldwide.
Practical Skills
Focuses on everyday English used in workplace and social situations.
Speaking Test
Face-to-face with an examiner for authentic communication assessment.
Fast Results
Get your test results in just 13 days for paper-based tests.
Test Format
Listening
30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer time
4 sections, 40 questions total
- Section 1: Everyday social conversation
- Section 2: Monologue in social context
- Section 3: Educational discussion
- Section 4: Academic lecture
Reading
60 minutes, 40 questions
3 sections with increasing difficulty
- Section 1: 2-3 short factual texts
- Section 2: Work-related texts
- Section 3: Longer, more complex text
No extra time to transfer answers
Writing
60 minutes, 2 tasks
Task 1 (20 mins)
Write a letter (minimum 150 words)
Formal, semi-formal, or informal style
Task 2 (40 mins)
Write an essay (minimum 250 words)
Respond to a point of view, argument, or problem
Speaking
11-14 minutes, face-to-face interview
Part 1: Introduction (4-5 mins)
General questions about yourself and familiar topics
Part 2: Long Turn (3-4 mins)
Speak on a given topic for 1-2 minutes after 1 minute preparation
Part 3: Discussion (4-5 mins)
Two-way discussion linked to Part 2 topic
Eligibility
Age Requirement
Minimum 16 years or above
ID Requirement
Valid passport or national ID
No Education Barrier
No minimum qualification required
Unlimited Attempts
Take as many times as needed