IELTS and TOEFL
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.
Skills Tested
IELTS consists of four modules testing the full range of English language skills-Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. The Listening and Speaking sections are the same for both the Academic and General Training modules. The Reading and Writing modules are different in the Academic and General Training modules.
Language Tested
IELTS is an international test. The English used in the test and heard on the audio can be British, American, Australian, or New Zealand English. The language tested will be comprehensible to any learner of English.
Format
The Whole Test takes 2 hrs and 45 min. The Listening, Reading and writing modules are taken in one sitting. The speaking module may be taken within 7 days before or after the other modules. It is usually taken the same afternoon or within 2 or 3 days.
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