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    www.ielts.

    org
    Success
    Starts
    with IELTS
    British Council
    2012
    www.ielts.org
    Overview

    What is IELTS?
    Test Format
    Test Modules
    What makes us your first choice?
    Registration


    www.ielts.org
    What is IELTS?
    Designed to assess the English
    language ability of people who intend to
    study or work where English is the
    language of communication
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    The Partners
    www.ielts.org
    Academic
    General Training
    Modules
    www.ielts.org
    Test Result is valid for 2 years
    A band score is awarded per subtest
    (LRWS)
    Band score ranges from 1-9
    There is no passing or failing mark
    IELTS Test Results
    www.ielts.org
    Band scores
    Band 9 - Expert User
    Band 8 - Very Good User
    Band 7 - Good User
    Band 6 - Competent User
    Band 5 - Modest User
    Band 4 - Limited User
    Band 3 - Extremely Limited User
    Band 2 - Intermittent User
    Band 1 - Non User
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    Academic reading
    60 minutes
    Academic writing
    60 minutes
    General training reading
    60 minutes
    General training writing
    60 minutes
    Listening
    30 minutes
    Speaking
    11-14 minutes
    IELTS Test Format
    www.ielts.org
    Timing: approx. 30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer
    time
    Questions: 40 items
    Types of questions: multiple choice, matching,
    plan/map/diagram labelling, form and note
    completion, table completion, flow-chart
    completion, summary completion, sentence
    completion, short-answer questions)

    Listening Test
    www.ielts.org
    Test Parts: 4 sections
    Section1: conversation between two people set in everyday
    social context
    Section2: monologue set in everyday social context
    Section3: conversation between up to 4 people set in an
    educational or training context
    Section4: monologue on an academic subject
    Listening Test
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    Skills Assessed:
    Understanding of main ideas and specific factual information
    Recognising opinions, attitudes and purpose of the speaker
    Following development of an argument
    Listening Test
    www.ielts.org
    Timing: 60 minutes no transfer time
    Questions: 40 items
    Test Parts: 3 sections with a total text length of
    2,150-2,750 words
    Types of questions: multiple choice, identifying
    information (True/False/Not Given), identifying writers
    view/claims (Yes/No/Not Given), matching (information,
    headings, features, sentence endings), sentence
    completion, summary completion, note completion, table
    completion etc
    Reading Test
    www.ielts.org
    Texts are authentic and taken from books,
    journals, magazines and newspaper 3 sections
    with a total text length of 2,150-2,750 words
    Written for non-specialist audience and are on
    academic topics of general interests
    Text range from descriptive and factual to
    discursive and analytical
    May contain non-verbal materials such as
    diagrams
    Academic Reading Test
    www.ielts.org
    Section 1 contains two or three factual texts. Topics are
    relevant to everyday life in an English-speaking country.
    Section 2 contains two factual texts focusing on work
    related issues
    Section 3 contains one longer, more complex text on a
    topics of general interest.
    Text are authentic taken from notices, ads, company
    handbook, books, magazines, newspaper and official
    document
    GT Reading Test
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    Skills Assessed:
    Reading for gist
    Reading for main ideas
    Reading for detail
    Understanding inferences and implied meaning
    Recognising a writers opinion, attitudes and purpose
    Following the development of an argument
    Reading Test
    www.ielts.org
    Timing: 60 minutes
    Tasks: there are two tasks
    Candidates are required to write at least 150
    words in task 1 and at least 250 words in task two
    Test Parts: 2 parts
    Writing Test
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    Task 1: Presents a table, graph, chart or diagram
    Candidate must describe and explain data,
    describe the stages of a process, describe an
    event or an object from a given,
    Task 2: Write an essay in response to a point of
    view, argument or problem
    Response for both task should be written in a
    formal style.
    Academic Writing Test
    www.ielts.org
    Task 1: Candidates are presented with a situation
    and are asked to write a letter. The letter maybe
    personal, semi-formal or formal in style.
    Task 2: Write an essay in response to a point of
    view, argument or problem. The essay can be
    slightly more personal in style than Academic.
    GT Writing Test
    www.ielts.org
    Skills Assessed:
    Ability to write a response which is appropriate in terms of:
    Content
    Organisation of ideas
    Accuracy
    Vocabulary
    Grammar
    WritingTest
    www.ielts.org
    Speaking Test
    Timing: 11-14 minutes
    Tasks: A face-to-face interview with an examiner.
    The speaking test is recorded.
    Parts: 3 parts
    Part 1: Introduction and interview (3-4 mins)
    The examiner confirms candidate identity and ask
    general questions on familiar topics e.g. home

    www.ielts.org
    Speaking Test
    Part 2: Individual long turn (3-4 minutes)
    Candidate is given a task card
    Candidate is given 1 minute to prepare their talk
    Candidate talks for 1-2 minutes
    Examiner then asks the candidate 1-2 questions
    on the same topic
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    Speaking Test
    Part 3: Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
    Examiner asks further questions related to topic
    on part 2
    These questions can give the candidate an
    opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and
    ideas
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    Speaking Test
    Skills Assessed
    A wide range of speaking skills is assessed including:
    Ability to communicate opinion and information on
    everyday topics, experiences etc by answering a range of
    questions
    Ability to speak at length using appropriate language and
    organising ideas coherently
    Ability to express and justify opinion and to analyse,
    discuss and speculate about issues
    www.ielts.org
    Speaking Test Criteria
    Fluency: talking at a natural rate without
    causing too much effort for the listener.

    Vocabulary range

    Grammatical Range and Accuracy

    Pronunciation


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    What makes IELTS and
    the British Council your
    first choice?
    www.ielts.org
    Expert
    Designed by experts, trusted around the world
    Consistent and and fair to everyone regardless of
    age, gender, race

    Trusted and recognised by institutions, business and
    Governments

    Endorsed by thousands of experts from universities,
    professional bodies, government agencies and
    employers.

    www.ielts.org
    International
    Delivered locally, recognised globally
    Available in over 300 locations across 120 countries
    worldwide
    13 test locations in the Philippines
    One of the most frequently available tests choose from up
    to 3 test dates each month
    Results available 13 days after the test
    Test fee payable in local currency, Php 8640
    www.ielts.org
    Personal
    Our tests are shaped by your needs
    Format allows ease of preparation and review
    You know what to expect
    Personal, private and calm speaking interview
    space
    Free support resources from the British Council

    www.ielts.org

    Free 30-hour access to Online RTI
    Opportunity to purchase the full 120-hrs
    Road to IELTS (RTI) CD ROM
    Free IELTS preparation materials online
    www.learnenglish.org.uk
    www.englishonline.org.cn
    Free use of IELTS Resource Centre
    Information rich website
    www.britishcouncil.org.ph

    Value for Money
    www.ielts.org
    Information rich Facebook Fan Page
    SMS service text 0908.89-43587 (090889-
    IELTS) for information about the IELTS test
    Comfortable and accessible test venues
    nationwide
    Knowledgeable, professional and friendly
    staffs
    Value for Money
    www.ielts.org

    Online test result Facility
    http://ielts-results.britishcouncil.org/forms/frmMain.aspx
    Free sending of application forms through
    wwwexpress (DHL local)
    Free delivery of Test Report Form
    Complimentary sending of TRF anywhere in the
    UK, CGFNS/ICHP
    Affordable and fixed courier fee (Php1,200) for
    other destinations
    Value for Money
    www.ielts.org
    How to register?
    Visit the British Council office or our Authorised
    Registration Agents nationwide

    Bring the following requirements:
    2 pcs passport size photos
    Photocopy of valid ID
    Test fee amounting to Php8640
    www.ielts.org
    Register
    with us!

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