Why to take IELTS? IELTS Test Pattern
IELTS exam is to help the universities to evaluate the language skills(English)of the applicants. These days most of the US Universities are accepting IELTS score as an alternative to TOEFL test.
There are two formats
Applicants to US universities.
. You have to mention this as ‘Academic’ when you are registering for the test.
IELTS Test Format
There are four sections in the Academic IELTS Test. Total Test Time: 2hr 45min (Depending upon test center speaking test may take place up to 7 days before or after the test date)
Section/Module |
Section/Questions |
Duration |
Listening |
4 Section / 40 Questions |
30 minutes |
Academic Reading |
3 Section / 40 Questions |
60 minutes |
Academic Writing |
2 Tasks(150-250 words) |
60 minutes |
speaking |
11 – 14 minutes |