IELTS is an acronym for the International English Language Testing System. IELTS tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting over 3 million tests in 2017 globally, IELTS is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test.
IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP-IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL. Cambridge ESOL prepares the test, whereas British Council and IDP administer the tests at their centers or venues across the world.
Candidates can opt for either the IELTS Paper Based test or CD-IELTS (Computer Delivered) at the time of registering for the test. There is also IELTS-UKVI, which is the only test recognized by the UK Visa & Immigration. The test structure and duration are the same for all the versions. However, there is a slight variation in test fees.
There are two versions of IELTS tests – Academic IELTS and General Training Module. The Academic is for candidates interested in pursuing higher studies at universities where the medium of instruction is English. Certain professionals, especially from the healthcare sector like nurses or doctors, planning to emigrate to countries such as Australia or US usually need to take the Academic IELTS. IELTS General Training Module is for those interested in emigrating to English speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK or USA for work purposes.
IELTS Preparation at EMBARK
IELTS Full Course
Duration: 32 hours
- All four sections – Listening/Reading/Writing/Speaking covered
- Grammar Review
- High-quality study materials provided
- Full-length practice tests
- Small batches or one on one
- Online live or face to face/in-person
- Mock speaking tests
- Writing Tasks review & feedback
- Unlimited help
IELTS Intensive
Duration: 20 hours
This course is an intensive course with only specific modules such as Writing or Speaking covered as per the request of the student. The student either has taken IELTS before and slightly lagged in one or two of the four sections and/or the student’s language skills are good and he/she just needs a quick preparation for the exam via structured guidance and mentoring by learning important test-taking techniques along with useful practice.
IELTS Speaking Video Sample
- How do you think Ashish did?
- Does he look confident or nervous? Is he natural?
- What about his English language skills?
- Do you think the band score of 7.5 is appropriate?
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Embark Language Academy 
Ashish performed very well with confident and he had good communication skill.
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