IELTS

IELTS(International English Language Testing System) is a paper based test which is given to demonstrate English language proficiency and is often a requirement for students applying to Universities around the world.

General Overview

The IELTS® is about two hours and forty five mins long. There are two versions of the test: Academic or General Training – depending on whether you want to study, work, or migrate overseas. IELTS® test consists of four sub-tests: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. All students take the same listening and speaking tests but there are different reading and writing tests for the Academic and General modules.

The scores are on a scale of 1 to 9 and are valid for two years. The test is offered 48 times a year, usually on Saturdays or Thursdays. The IELTS® measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level and evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.The Content: Listening. This test is for 30 minutes and consists of 40 questions in each of the 4 sections. It tests your listening abilities in the English language.Test taker is asked to listen to conversations, topics, etc and answer questions based on what was heard. You also have to complete certain summaries, sentences and answer short questions.

Academic Reading

This test is for 60 minutes and consists of 40 questions in each of the 4 sections. Each section has 1 long passage.
Test taker has to read passages and answer questions that follow. Passages are designed for non specialist audience and are factual, analytical, and descriptive in nature.This is a 60 minutes long test and consists of 3 sections and 40 items. Each section has 2 to 3 passages, which are extracted from work place conditions, official documents, advertisements, etc. Test taker has to read passages and answer questions that follow.

Academic Writing

It consists of 2 tasks and lasts for 60mins. In task 1 you have to describe graphs, diagrams or certain processes given in our own words and in task 2 you have to write an essay on issue topic or argument. It is a formal style of writing.

General Writing

It consists of 2 tasks and lasts for 60mins. In task 1 you have to write a letter on a situation and in task 2 you have to write an essay on an issue topic or argument assigned. The style of writing can be a little more personal than completely formal.

Speaking

This section is about 11 to 14 mins long and it tests your fluency in speaking the English language. It has 3 parts: you will have to appear for a personal interview in the first part, speak on a particular topic and mentioned points on the topic in the second part and also get involved in a discussion with the examiner in the third part based on the topic given in part 2.

IELTS® is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examination (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Education Australia.

The AIT Education Point’s IELTS® program is designed to help the student crack the test. It involves class lectures on core concepts taught by faculty who specialize in coaching for standardized tests. The coaching is carried out in small groups to maximize attention given to each student. Apart from lectures, all possible study material is provided in an organized manner to students for practice and review. Student is administered 5 full length tests before test date to experience fatigue and get realistic experience.

In addition, the AIT program includes

  • Not time bound but a result oriented program– AIT is with you until you feel adequately prepared to take the exam
  • Personalized study plan for each student based on diagnostic test.
  • Unlimited access to computer test room and study space in centers.
  • Batch timings assigned around your commitments.
  • Score monitoring program that charts student’s progress throughout the program.