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ielts TEST FORMAT

IELTS has four parts – Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11–14 minutes). The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are done in one sitting. The Speaking test may be on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other tests.

Ielts introduction

IELTS is the world’s proven English test. Over 1.4 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment. IELTS is recognized by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. IELTS has two versions – Academic and General Training. The Academic test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an English-speaking country. The General Training test is for those who want to do work experience or training programs, secondary school or migrate to an English-speaking country. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests. Canadian Immigration Applicants will choose General Training test.

GO CANADA WITHOUT IELTS

To facilitate international students and help them genuinely study in the country's universities and gives them certain levels of freedom to work theCanada has introduced new student visa regulations.

The following is a list of universities in Canada that offer this exemption:

1. University of Saskatchewan

2. Brock University

3. Carleton University

4. University of Winnipeg

5. University of Regina

6. Memorial University

7. Concordia University

IELTS Score for Canada Immigration

Canada every year welcome immigrants from all over the world. Due to the difficulties of future applicants which they are facing due to a high IELTS band requirement for additional points of Canadian Immigration Canadian government has decided to reduced the IELTS score requirement for Canadian Immigration Points. CIC has now decrease the IELTS band requirement criteria for Canada Skilled worker Immigration points.

Point credit system against IELTS score – Federal Skilled Worker applications filed on/ after February 27th, 2008
1. For reading, writing and speaking, the IELTS score of 6.5 to 9.0 gets a credit of 4 points each.
2. For listening, the IELTS score of 7.5 to 9.0 gets a credit of 4 points.
3. For speaking and writing, the IELTS score of 5.5 to 6.0 gets a credit of 2 points.
4. For reading, the IELTS score of 5.0 to 6.0 gets a credit of 2 points.
5. For listening, the IELTS score of 5.5 to 7.0 gets a credit of 2 points.
6. For speaking and writing, the IELTS score of 4.0 to 5.0 gets a credit of 1 point and IELTS score of less than 4.0 gets 0 points.
7. For reading, the IELTS score of 3.5 to 4. 5 gets a credit of 1 point and an IELTS score of less than 3.5 gets 0 points.
8. For listening, the IELTS score of 4.5 to 5.0 gets a credit of 1 point and an IELTS score of less than 4.5 gets 0 points.

language chart

NOC	CLB Level	Test Result for Each Ability
		Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
0, A	8	6.5	7.5	6.5	6.5
0, A	7	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
0, A, B	6	5.5	5.5	5.0	5.5
B	5	5.0	5.0	4.0	5.0
B	4	4.0	4.5	3.5	4.0
The CEC (Canadian Experience Class) requirements for IELTS

who manage ielts

British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) jointly manage the IELTS. Immigration applicants can get necessary information from these organizations. Links are below:
1. IELTS International
2. British Council
3. IDP
4. University of Cambridge

immigration ielts resources

http://www.ieltsprep.com
Immigration Canada
Canadian Immigrant Magazine
Free IELTS Practice Tests
IELTS Vol.2 Official Practice Materials NOW AVAILABLE
Official IELTS Practice Materials Vol.2 is now available from IELTS. The new volume, complete with samples of the Listening, Reading and Writing modules with examiner comments, also includes a DVD showing candidates taking the Speaking module. Volumes 1 and 2 are available to purchase online or at most IELTS test centers. Order now HERE
 

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