IELTS is the abbreviation of International English Language Testing System. This is a language testing system designed to prepare for further study in higher education institutions in countries where English is the main teaching language. It is also used to test the English level of people who are going to settle in English-speaking countries (mainly Commonwealth countries).

The examination is jointly managed by the Local Examinations Board of Cambridge University, the British Council and IDP Education Australia.

It is an internationally recognized English proficiency test, which mainly tests listening, reading, writing and speaking. Many universities in Britain, Australia, New Zealand and North America, as well as many universities in non-English-speaking countries that teach some special courses in English, choose IELTS as the English proficiency test.

In addition, many international organizations with large-scale training programs often refer to this exam to decide training matters.

Its examination structure is both "professional" and "universal", which can not only test candidates according to the standards of a certain job or activity, but also examine the overall language level of candidates.

You can get a handbook free of charge at each test center, which details the test situation and the way to report the test results.

The examination fee is currently 65438 yuan +0250 yuan per person.

2. What parts does the exam consist of?

All applicants have to take listening, speaking, reading and writing exams. They took the same listening and speaking exams. Due to the different types of applicants, the modes of reading and writing exams will be different.

3. How is IELTS classified?

People who study abroad should choose academic subjects. This model can evaluate whether the applicant is ready to study abroad or receive training at the student or graduate level.

Those who are preparing to emigrate or receive training, and those who wish to complete re-education, choose training. This model is not designed to test all aspects of formal language skills required by scholars.

4. What kind of exam should be taken for academic class (a) and general training class (g), which is more difficult?

The academic IELTS test is suitable for candidates who study abroad with English as a tool, and it specifically tests whether candidates have the ability to complete at least one year of undergraduate or master's study or training in English environment.

Training IELTS is suitable for candidates who use English as a tool to go abroad for short-term training, or work in English-speaking countries, or emigrate and are required to submit IELTS scores to prove their English language ability, or want to complete secondary education abroad. The training exam is not suitable for those candidates who want to take courses for one year or more and need to test their overall language level.

If candidates are temporarily unable to decide whether to apply for studying abroad or to immigrate, they can take academic examinations and their academic results can be accepted by the Immigration Bureau.

Which is more difficult? The two models have different purposes and skills. Under normal circumstances, candidates find academic classes difficult.

5. What English level does the applicant need to apply for IELTS?

There is no fixed standard, which will be easier for people who have studied English for many years and have a certain language foundation, but generally speaking, IELTS is not suitable for people below 16.

6. What's the use of IELTS?

IELTS can be used to study abroad or immigrate. It can also be used to go to Australia or Britain to do some professional work.

7. Which countries and institutions recognize IELTS scores?

Study abroad: Britain, Australia, Canada, the United States (at least 300 American institutions recognize IELTS scores), New Zealand and Europe.

Immigrants: Australia, New Zealand, Canada.

8. Which is more difficult, IELTS or TOEFL?

In China, English teaching pays attention to grammar and vocabulary, taking TOEFL test experience as a reference. In fact, writing and oral training are not enough. According to the characteristics of the two tests, students can get high TOEFL credits without mastering enough practical skills, so some students with good TOEFL scores can't communicate freely in English. On the contrary, if students often use English and reach a certain level of proficiency, and also know the form of IELTS, they will get good grades.

9. How to choose the time and place of the exam? How many times do you have to take the exam every year?

There are now 226 test sites in 105 countries that can apply for the exam.

There are 2-3 exams every month in some big test centers in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shenyang. In order to meet the needs of registration, more exams will be added.

Other test sites are generally held once every 1-2 months Please contact the nearest test center to get the exact test date.

You can apply at any examination center authorized by the British Council, and your grades are recognized. Please bring the exam registration fee, ID card and three recent photos when registering. On the day of the exam, you must take the exam with the same ID card. If there is any change, please inform the test center or the Cultural Office of the British Embassy in advance, otherwise you will be banned from taking the exam.

10. How to choose the registration time? Can I sign up with a provincial ID card? Will candidates get the admission ticket after registration?

Generally speaking, you must apply at least two weeks in advance. Some test sites accept registration at any time, but some test sites such as Beijing will announce the registration date in advance, so you need to start registration two months in advance.

As long as the identity documents are valid, there are no other restrictions.

When candidates sign up for the exam, the test center will issue an admission ticket to the candidates, informing them of the specific requirements and exam details.

1 1. Does the British Council or the test center accept application forms by mail?

Yes, but the applicant must fill in the form in person and provide relevant documents.

Note: At present, Beijing test center does not accept mail registration.

12. What is the passing score of IELTS? What's the perfect score?

There is no fixed passing score for IELTS scores. It depends on whether the English level of the applicant meets the language requirements for studying abroad and training. Universities usually require more than six points. The perfect score is 9.

13. What's the test number?

When you enter the venue on the test day, the four digits on the label on the back of your ID card are your test number.

14. What can candidates bring to take the exam?

You can only bring your ID card, wooden pencil, pencil sharpener and eraser. You can't bring your mobile phone into the stadium. If found, it will be treated as cheating, and nothing will make you leave. When you register, you will receive a notice to candidates in both Chinese and English. You must read and sign these rules carefully. If you violate the rules in the exam, you will have to quit and you will not receive the exam results.

15. Can candidates complete all the exams in one day?

The interview time may be on Saturday afternoon or Sunday, so you should be prepared to finish the exam in two days. Recently, due to the sharp increase in the number of candidates, some test centers may arrange the oral test on Monday. For foreign candidates, the test center will try to avoid but not rule out arranging the oral test on Monday.

16. Where can I hear an accent in listening and speaking?

Because IELTS is an international English language test, English with various accents will be included in its two tests. The reason is that you can hear different accents in different English-speaking countries.

17. Is there any necessary pause and explanation in the listening tape?

Yes, the listening tape is about 40 minutes long. During the exam, the tape will prompt the candidates to read the first part of the questions, and then begin to listen to the first part and answer the questions. The same is true of the second, third and fourth parts. All listening questions are 30 minutes, and the last 10 minute is reserved for candidates to copy the answers on the answer sheet.

18. After playing the listening tape, can candidates ask to stop playing?

You can't. After the tape starts playing, candidates can first hear the exam instructions and an example. These can help candidates get used to the sound in the tape, and the examiner can adjust the volume to the most comfortable level for everyone. So be sure to try on headphones before the exam.

19. Will you encounter popular science articles with many new words in the reading test? Do you have extra 10 minutes to copy the answers after reading the exam? ?

? All information about the design of reading materials is common. If some professional words appear, footnotes or notes will be given.

You can't. You must copy all the answers to the answer sheet before the reading test is over. The reading part of the exam only lasts one hour.

20. What if the answers in the reading and listening sections are written backwards?

Please inform the examiner in the examination room immediately.

2 1. Can I revise the answers in the listening section when reading the exam?

You can't. This is cheating, because the listening test is over.

22. Can I answer questions with a pen?

No, you must use a wooden pencil.

23. Can I mark the answer sheet?

Yes, but the examiner will only grade the answers on the answer sheet, and will not consider the contents marked.

24. What should I do if I put the first question in the wrong position on the manuscript paper?

Please inform the examiner in the examination room immediately.

25. What is an oral exam?

The oral test is a face-to-face test conducted by a certified examiner to evaluate the language level of candidates, and the process of oral test will be recorded.

26. What should candidates bring to the oral exam?

Candidates need to bring the same proof as the written test, because we still have to check the information on the registration form. Before the candidates enter the oral examination classroom, the examination room administrator and the oral examination examiner will check these documents.

27. What does the report include?

The test results will be listed on the report card, as well as some detailed information of the applicant, such as: nationality, mother tongue, date of birth, ID number and whether you have taken the IELTS test before.

28. What do the test scores represent?

The IELTS score is divided into four individual scores (listening, reading, writing and speaking) and an overall average score. All the parts are on a 9-point scale, out of 9 points.

29. When can the applicant get the test results?

You'll know within two weeks after the exam at the earliest. Candidates will receive their transcripts within one month after the exam. The British Council will send the results to the examination center within 10 working days after the examination.

30. Can the test center send IELTS scores directly to the receiving school or other institutions? How to confirm whether it has been issued?

Of course. Send five transcripts of candidates to overseas universities and embassies and consulates of other countries free of charge within three months. If it is necessary to send extra copies on this basis, each copy shall be paid to 60 yuan. However, we can't send you additional transcripts directly.

Candidates who apply for additional transcripts can check whether the transcripts have been sent online. Records are updated once a week. Generally, records will be stored online for 8 weeks after mailing, and expired records will be deleted regularly.

3 1. What should I do if the applicant loses his report card or needs a copy?

Within two years after the end of the examination, the applicant can request a copy of the report from the institution that signed up for the examination, and the examination institution will charge a small fee.

32. Can the applicant revoke the score?

No, but they have the right to ask that the scores not be published. (Note: Not applicable to Canadian Consulate General in Hong Kong)

33. What if the applicant is unable to take the exam due to force majeure?

The examination center provides applicants with the opportunity to change the examination time. At the same time, the applicant should provide relevant information to explain the reasons.

34. How often can the applicant take the exam again?

Applicants are not allowed to re-register at any test center within three months.

35. Is the official ruling objective?

Examiners with corresponding qualifications mark papers according to the standard scoring system. Inspectors have received strict training for this purpose and are inspected regularly.

36. Check the test paper yourself after the score comes out?

You can't.

37. If the applicant has doubts about his grades, can he ask for new grades?

Of course. Candidates are required to pay extra 690 yuan to the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, and attach their original IELTS report card and an application letter for English re-examination. Please keep a copy of your report card. The application for retaking the exam must be made in writing within six weeks after the exam. Overdue will not be accepted. After that, all the examination papers, including the oral records, will be sent to the British Council's British headquarters. The whole process lasts at least 2 months. If the verdict is higher than the original judgment, the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy will refund the examinee the fee equivalent to 40 pounds (that is, 540 yuan RMB).

38. Can I change or cancel the exam?

Of course. We can refund 500 yuan RMB to candidates who have received the application for withdrawal more than 0/4 working days before the exam. However, if the application is received within 14 working days before the exam, we will not refund it. Please note that working days refer to working hours from Monday to Friday. Please contact the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy (4th Floor, Building 1, Liangmahe Office Building, No.8 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing) for specific procedures.

39. Can the applicant get the test report as soon as possible?

No, the quick grading service has been cancelled.

40. What model does the materials provided by the British Embassy apply to?

How to prepare for IELTS test is more suitable for academic students? The IELTS simulation sample is suitable for two modes.

4 1. Do you have samples of previous IELTS papers for sale?

No, but the simulation questions are very similar to the test paper.

42. Where is responsible for receiving complaints and suggestions about IELTS?

? The examination center and the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy are responsible for receiving all kinds of complaints and suggestions from candidates.