As a student intending to go abroad you are required to pass IELTS Academics. The other type is IELTS General Training. Both tests assess your English language skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Meghana has completed over 250 hours of intensive training program at IATD and is a Certified Corporate Trainer. As an IELTS trainer and successfully transformed over 100 aspirants from various levels to reach the 7+ band. She has also successfully trained 250+ members in English communication, both at the basic and intermediate levels.
"I am a TESOL certified English language and IELTS teacher with 11 years of experience. My classes are activity based with focus on skill development for Writing task 1 & 2, Speaking, Reading & Listening. I pay special attention to student's vocabulary enhancement and grammar."
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There are two types of IELTS
IELTS Academic – suitable for Study, and IELTS General
Training – Suitable for work and immigration
For all and any study purpose, the IELTS Academic test score is applicable.
Listening and Speaking are the same for both types. However, the writing and reading differ for both.
The cost is INR. 15,500 for both on Computer and on paper test types.
One can register for IELTS test online or visit nearest IDP branch to book it offline. The steps are as below: Log on to IELTS India website. Select the option ‘Register for Test.’ Select your preferred test – computer-delivered IELTS/ paper-based (IELTS). Select your test type/module – Academic IELTS (be extremely careful while choosing the module you wish to take). Pick your preferred test location/city. Select your desired date and time slot from the list of dates available. Fill up the required details and complete your online application. Remember, you will also have to upload a clear, scanned color copy of your passport to complete the process. Proceed to pay the test fee. Once your test date is booked, you will receive an acknowledgment on your registered email/phone number. For the Speaking test, you can book a slot online on your preferred date and time. If you fail to choose a slot within the stated time period, a time slot will be automatically allocated to you. What is “Payment On Delivery”?
It is the same as paper-based IELTS, only it is delivered through a desktop computer. With this, you get to choose more dates and slots and results are available within 3 – 5 days (as against 13 – 15 days for a paper-based exam). IELTS speaking however remains the same for both – which is a face-to-face interaction with a real examiner.