IELTS Coaching Classes in Pitampura, Delhi

IELTS

We provide expert guidance & training to help candidates planning to appear for IELTS, understand the pattern of exam & basic rules of English. Our aim is to make the students capable enough to attain the required band score through regular mock interviews.

IELTS stands for The International English Language Testing System, which is owned by three partners - Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge, The British Council & IDP Education Pvt. limited.

This test is the most popular language proficiency test which has the largest acceptance rate by Government agencies and Higher educational organizations. There are two types of IELTS test – Academic and General. For Candidates wishing to study at undergraduate, postgraduate or Doctorate levels, take the Academic test. Candidates wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK) take the General test.

• The IELTS test is divided into four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
• Listening, Reading, and Writing tests are taken on the same day, without any breaks in between, one after the other.
• The Speaking test may either fall on the same day or any day up to a week before or after the test date. For the Speaking test, a candidate can book a speaking slot online on the date and time that suits him/ her best.
• If one is unable to choose a slot within the stated time period, a time slot will be automatically allocated to you

IELTS is available in 2 modes: Pen and Paper Based (PBT) and Computer Based (CBT).

Test takers opting for IELTS on paper will take the Writing, Listening, and Reading sections on a paper with either pen or HB-pencils. The Speaking test is carried out face-to-face or via a video call with a trained IELTS examiner. The results of the paper-based IELTS test are announced after 13 calendar days.

Test takers opting for IELTS on Computer take the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections on a computer. The Speaking test remains face-to-face or via a video call with a trained IELTS examiner. IELTS on Computer gives you the convenience to choose from multiple test dates and slots, you can expect your results within 3-5 days.

In IELTS Writing Task 1, the candidate has to write a letter based on a given situation. The letter could be formal or informal and would be about a request, explanation or a viewpoint supporting a particular situation.

In IELTS Writing Task 2 The test-taker would need to write a formal essay in response to a statement or premise.

The Writing section for IELTS Academic, test takers is based on topics that are covered in undergraduate or postgraduate studies. A candidate has to complete two Writing tasks:

For the IELTS Writing Task 1, you are given a page with a chart, graph or diagram. The test-taker then has to analyse the data and interpret it in their own words. The intent is to test how they process the given information and arrive at a logical conclusion. The writing style is strictly formal.

IELTS Writing Task 2 This task involves writing an essay discussing a statement about a contemporary issue. The writing style must be formal, and the essay has to have relevant examples. This task is quite similar for both the Academic and General test.

IELTS results are reported on a nine – band scale. In addition to the score for overall language ability, IELTS provides a score in the form of profile for each of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). These scores are also reported on a nine band scale. All scores are recognized on the test report form along with details of the candidates’ nationality, first language and date of birth. Each overall band score corresponds to a descriptive. Statements which gives a summary of the English language ability of a candidate classified at that level. The nine bands and their descriptive statements are follows:

1. EXPERT USER (BAND 9) – Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
2. VERY GOOD USER (BAND 8) – Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies . Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situation. Handless complex detailed argumentations well.
3. GOOD USER (BAND 7) – Has operational command of the language . though with occasional inaccuracies , inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex languages well and understands detailed reasoning .
4. Competent user (BAND 6) – Has generally effective command of the languages despite some inaccuracies, in appropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5. Modest user (BAND 5) - Has generally effective command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes, should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
6. Limited user (BAND 4)- Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
7. Extremely Limited User (BAND 3) - Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdown in communication occur.
8. Intermittent User (BAND 2) - No Real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated word or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
9. Non-User (BAND 1)- Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
10. Did not attempt the test (BAND 0) - No assessable information provided.

Both for General and Academic tests the registration amount is INR 17000, which is subject to changes every year.

Usually, the scores for Computer Based IELTS is available within 5 days. The Pen and Paper Based Test results take around 13 days.