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Can you take a bottle of water into the test room?
Yes, as long as it is transparent.
What does IELTS stand for?
International English Language Testing System
How many parts are there in the test?
There are four parts - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
How long is the Listening Test?
It's 30 minutes long, plus 10 minutes for transferring answers to the answer sheet.
How many sections are there in the Listening Test?
There are 4.
How many times do you hear the recording?
Only once!
How long is the Reading Test?
It's 60 minutes long.
How many texts are there in the Reading Test?
There are 3 texts.
Is spelling important in the Listening and Reading Tests?
Yes, very important.
How long is the Writing Test?
It's 60 minutes long.
How many pieces of writing to have to write?
2 pieces
How long is the Speaking Test?
11 to 14 minutes
How many parts are there in the Speaking Test?
There are 3 parts.
Is the Speaking Test recorded?
Yes, it is.
Should I take my ID or passport on the day of the test?
Definitely!
Are there breaks between the papers?
No, there aren't! But you are allowed to go to the toilet.
