Introduction to the test IELTS support Tools

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Helping you get ready for test day 2 IELTS Support Tools Which test do you need? 4 IELTS nine-band scale 5 Tips for your test 6 • Tips for your Listening test 6 • Tips for your Reading test 7 • Tips for your Writing test 8 • Tips for your Speaking test 9 How your skills are assessed 10 • Speaking assessment criteria 11 – Writing assessment criteria – Task 1 12 – Writing assessment criteria – Task 2 13 How to complete the Listening answer sheet 14 Sample speaking tests 16 IELTS preparation checklist 17 What to expect on test day 18 Receiving your results 19 Find a test near you 20 Get more preparation material and advice 21 The test that opens doors around the world This booklet provides an overview of the IELTS test and some tools and advice to help you prepare. Contents 3 IELTS Support Tools IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration Find out how you can use an IELTS result for this purpose at IELTSessentials.com/uk. For more information on going to or staying in the UK,visit www.gov.uk. The IELTS band score scale 9 Expert user 8 Very good user 7 Good user 6 Competent user 5 Modest user 4 Limited user 3 Extremely limited user 2 Intermittent user 1 Non-user 0 Did not attempt the test IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is recognised by over 10,000 organisations including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in more than 140 countries around the world. Accessible and convenient IELTS is offered up to four times a month in more than 140 countries. Tests are held on Saturdays and Thursdays. To find out test dates in your area, please contact your nearest IELTS test centre. A list of…