IELTS for university entry
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What is IELTS?
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is a test of English language proficiency and one of the world’s most popular and respected forms of English in education and migration. Intended for non-native speakers who are looking to study or work in an English-speaking environment, IELTS training is an internationally recognised system for testing English language ability in four categories:
- Reading
- Speaking
- Writing
- Listening
Since its introduction in 1989, IELTS preparation has become one of the most trusted forms of English-language assessment and is accepted by over 8,000 universities, employers, and
immigration organisations worldwide.
At StudyIn, you have access to a range of free and paid resources and IELTS coaching, giving you a better chance of meeting the entry requirements of your preferred university.
IELTS course types
There are two different types of IELTS tests, and once graded, your IELTS score is valid for two years.
Academic IELTS
Academic IELTS is for international students who wish to study at a university or join an institute of higher education.
General IELTS
Classes focus on English survival skills and social and workplace language, ideal for those planning to migrate to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, or New Zealand.
IELTS 9-Band Scale
Score
Band 9
Expert
Fully operational command of the language. Accurate and fluent with complete understanding
Band 8
Very good
Fully operational command with occasional minor errors. Handles complex language well
Band 7
Good
Strong command with occasional inaccuracies and misunderstandings in unfamiliar situations
Band 6
Competent
Generally effective command, though with some errors and misunderstandings
Band 5
Modest
Partial command, coping with overall meaning but frequent errors
Brand 4
Limited
Basic competence in familiar situations, but difficulties in understanding and expressing complex ideas
Band 3
Extremely limited
Conveys and understands only the general meaning in very familiar situations and experiences frequent breakdowns in communication
Band 2
Intermittent
Great difficulty understanding spoken and written English and struggles to communicate basic ideas
Band 1
Non-user
No ability to use the language except for a few isolated words
Band 0
Did not attempt the test
The test was not taken, or there is no assessable English proficiency
Core: Band 9
Skill: Expert
Skill overview: Fully operational command of the language. Accurate and fluent with complete understanding
Core: Band 8
Skill: Very good
Skill overview: Fully operational command with occasional minor errors. Handles complex language well
Core: Band 7
Skill: Good
Skill overview: Strong command with occasional inaccuracies and misunderstandings in unfamiliar situations
Core: Band 6
Skill: Competent
Skill overview: Generally effective command, though with some errors and misunderstandings
Core: Band 5
Skill: Modest
Skill overview: Partial command, coping with overall meaning but frequent errors
Core: Band 4
Skill: Limited
Skill overview: Basic competence in familiar situations, but difficulties in understanding and expressing complex ideas
Core: Band 3
Skill: Extremely limited
Skill overview: Conveys and understands only the general meaning in very familiar situations and experiences frequent breakdowns in communication
Core: Band 2
Skill: Intermittent
Skill overview: Great difficulty understanding spoken and written English and struggles to communicate basic ideas
Core: Band 1
Skill: Non-user
Skill overview: No ability to use the language except for a few isolated words
Core: Band 0
Skill: Did not attempt the test
Skill overview: The test was not taken, or there is no assessable English proficiency