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What
is the I ELTS exam?
The International English Language Testing System (I ELTS) exam can be
taken in over 100 different countries in the world. It is primarily designed
to assess the ability and preparedness of candidates who wish to study or
train in further or higher education courses held in English at college or
university.
How
long does it take?
The I ELTS exam takes 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete, and consists of
four Sub-tests in the skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
How
many modules are there in the I ELTS exam?
Two. In most countries of the world the most important I ELTS exam module is
the Academic Module - the results of which may be used to determine a
candidate’s suitability for academic study at degree level in an
English-speaking country. There is also the possibility of taking the
General Training Module, which is suitable for candidates wishing to migrate
to an English-speaking country - the Immigration Department of the
destination country will require a certain level of English before entry is
permitted. Also, the General Training Module is used for those who wish to
study at an institution in an English-speaking country but at diploma level
only. The General Training Reading and Writing Sub-tests are less demanding
than the corresponding Academic Module Sub-tests, but the Listening and
Speaking Sub-tests are the same for both modules of the I ELTS exam.
What
is tested in the I ELTS exam?
It does not matter what subject you are going to study in the future - or
have studied in the past - all students taking the desired module do the
same test. You will not be tested on your specific knowledge of a subject;
only your English language skills are assessed.
Where
can I apply to take the I ELTS exam?
You can apply to take the I ELTS exam at any I ELTS Administration Centre. For
further details of your nearest centre, consult the I ELTS official
website:
http://www.i elts.org.
Where
do I write the answers to the I ELTS exam questions?
You may write on the question papers, but you may not take the question
papers from the exam room. All your answers must be written on the Answer
Sheet provided.
When
do I receive the results of my I ELTS exam?
You will usually receive your results within two weeks of the date of your
test.
What
is the pass mark in the I ELTS exam?
You cannot pass or fail the I ELTS exam. The university or college that you
wish to enter will inform you of the overall I ELTS Band Score they require
for enrolment in the particular course you wish to study. Note that you may
also need to achieve a minimum score in a particular Sub-test (often the
Writing Sub-test).
How
is the I ELTS exam scored?
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You will be given an overall mark between 0 and 9 for each of the 4
Sub-tests (there is now the possibility of overall scores with half marks
given in all the Sub-tests – yes, in the Writing and Speaking Sub-tests, too). Your Overall Band
Score is an average of the 4 Sub-test Band Scores, with fractional scores
rounding up or down to the nearest x.0 or x.5 score (with x.25
and x.75 rounding up.)
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Therefore, if you score |
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6.5
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Listening Sub-test |
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5.0 |
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in the
Reading Sub-test |
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7.0 |
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in the
Writing Sub-test |
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6.0 |
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in the
Speaking Sub-test |
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Your
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24.5 |
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By averaging the scores (dividing the total score 24.5 by 4) in the
example above, you would achieve an overall Band Score of 6.0 (which is
6.125 rounded down).
How
long must I wait to take the I ELTS exam again?
If you want to take the exam again,
you do not have to wait - you can do so at the next test sitting, and there is no limit to the number
of times you can sit for the I ELTS exam.
(Adapted from
"101 Helpful Hints for
I ELTS".)
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