Going abroad to study or settle isn’t possible with just a passport. You need to have a visa. To get a visa it’s one of the criteria is to clear the language proficiency exam supported by your country of travel or migration. If you aspire to go to the top student destinations namely- The U.S.A, The U.K., Australia, Canada, France, and other English-speaking nations it is essential to give the IELTS examination. It works as the language proficiency test for these countries.

About The Exam

IELTS is the acronym for ’ International English Language Testing System’. The examination consists of a test under two categories having four sections each. It’s carried out to assist you in studying, working and even migrating to native English-speaking nations.

The four sections are-

Reading

The reading test takes up to one hour. You are required to read diverse texts and answer questions based on your understanding of the reading with a decent knowledge of grammar.

Listening

You get 30 minutes for completion. 30 minutes to hear the recording and answer the recording simultaneously. If your exam is on paper the rest of the ten minutes will be given to transfer the answers in writing. If online you will be given 2 minutes to cross-check the answers before submission.

Writing

The writing test is also a one-hour evaluation. You are to write a letter or a report for the first 20 minutes and the rest of the 40 minutes are given to you for finishing a passage.

Speaking

This is the shortest test under the IELTS Exam. The speaking test is 11-14 minutes long and consists of three parts- a personal interview, a two-way discussion, and a cue-card talk for 2 minutes.

 

The two categories are- 

Academic

The Academic IELTS examination is for students or aspiring students who wish to study further in an English-speaking country. It’s the choice for graduation, certificate courses & programs, and even other types of higher education.

General

The general category IELTS exam is for migration to English-speaking countries. You can go for a general category if you wish to settle down and intend to stay for a longer amount of time. Reading and writing under this category are easier than the Academic version.

Benefits Of Early IELTS Preparation

Now’s the ideal time for academic IELTS aspirants to kick off their IELTS preparation. It will surely help them get the best of intake opportunities. If you wish to study abroad further what are you waiting for? April and May are the ideal months to start Your early preparation can help you reserve a seat with the best colleges and universities in your study destination. Just an hour or two of study every day is enough, appearing early is key! It can cut down your departure time to just 6-8 months rather than a year or more. Now’s the time to buck up!
 

Good scores get you a brighter future

Whatever category you appear from only great band scores, scores above 7 get great opportunities for colleges & universities. Not just this, it also shows that you are highly proficient with your language and there’s no hassle of re-appearing to get into the college of your choice or even going to study abroad. It all depends on your IELTS preparation. The better the score the higher the chances are not just of studying and settling abroad but even to get into the college or university of your choice.

 

Conclusion

IELTS is no child’s play, especially if you are not well-versed in the language. You can start preparing for it on your own or even with professional coaching. If you wish to do it with your help from the internet, books, and other available IELTS resources. And, if you wish to go for expertised help, consider scanning through the proximal overseas education service providers. Whatever you go for, there’s no guarantee of great grades, it all depends on you and your depth, understanding, and comfort level with the language. So manage efforts accordingly!

 

 

Vitebox Overseas is an end-to-end overseas education service provider in Ahmedabad. We are thorough veterans with IELTS training. That’s not all that we do. Our team also has a quick and dedicated hand in profile assessment, counseling, visa application & clearance, travel assistance, and even forex services. It’s our duty to help your child achieve their goal of a convenient and winning study abroad. We are the one-stop destination for your study-abroad dream!