IELTS

This module encompasses three sections among which are divided 40 questions. The three different passages are often on topics of general interest with an academic take to it and are very often arranged in increasing order of difficulty. This module tests the comprehensive skills of the candidate with varied questions type from fill in the blanks to locating and identifying information.

Similar to academic reading, general reading too has three sections with a total of 40 questions. The texts are often more general information oriented, being from : notices, adverts, newspapers and such. The first section is solely focused on basic informative language aimed to convey factual information, the second section has more complex language, dealing with training context. The third section has a more extended text, which has complex grammar and is descriptive in nature. This module tests the comprehensive skills of the candidate with varied questions type from fill in the blanks to locating and identifying information.

This module consists of two tasks with a 60 minute time cap, candidates are generally suggested to spend no more than 20 minutes on the first task writing at least 150 words and consequently no more than 40 minutes in the second one reaching at the very least 250 words.

Task one requires the candidate to essentially convert visual data  provided by a diagram or a graph into written format, for which they are assessed on organization, presentation and comparison wherever relevant. The second  task is an essay where a view, argument or problem is presented and the ability to solve, present, justify, compare, contrast and evaluate ideas, evidence or arguments is put to the test.

This module consists of two tasks with a 60 minute time cap, candidates are generally suggested to spend no more than 20 minutes on the first task writing at least 150 words and consequently no more than 40 minutes in the second one reaching at the very least 250 words.

Task one requires the candidate to construct a letter to a given situation. Assessment is done on the ability to engage, elicit and provide information, express needs and opinions and such.  The second  task is an essay where a view, argument or problem is presented and the ability to solve, present, justify, compare, contrast and evaluate ideas, evidence or arguments is put to the test.

This module can take anywhere between 11 and 15 minutes, is made of three parts and is conducted in an interview format by a trained examiner.

Part 1

The candidate and examiner introduce themselves and the candidate is required to answer questions pertaining to general information about themselves such as their home, family, jobs, studies, interest and such. The examiner can also introduce a general topic of conversation and ask questions about it.

Part 2

The candidate is given a task card with question prompts and is required to talk on a particular topic. One minute is given for preparation, where notes can be made if desired and the candidate has to speak for one to two minutes

Part 3

This part contains questions that are directed towards a discussion on the various abstract issues which are related to the question in part 2.

The speaking session is meant to assess if the candidate can properly understand and communicate effectively in English, taking into account Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resources, Grammatical Range and Accuracy and Pronunciation.

The results are reported on a nine-band scale. The Exam provides an overall language score as well as one for each of the four skills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, which too are on a nine-band scale. Each overall score also corresponds to a specific level of CEFR proficiency (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2).