• IELTS
10 Things, Most people don't know about IELTS
691 Reads
3 min Read
This blog talks about some of the important points which one should know before appearing for IELTS Exam.
10 Things, Most people don't Know about IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) can confuse many candidates, before and sometimes after appearing the test. It is only natural for one to be experiencing this because many myths and partial awareness regarding this test could leave anyone feeling puzzled.
Following are 10 things about IELTS, which many people are not aware about:-
1. It is of paramount importance to know the difference between the two versions of this test, that is: Academic and General. The Academic version is for those who plan to study further; and the General training test is meant for skilled professionals, who wish to migrate to other countries. There are some major differences between the two, and in the beginning itself, the candidates are required to choose as per their requirements
2. The scoring system for IELTS corresponds to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and the score is provided out of a 9-band structure. The most important factor here is that each university might have a different score requirement, which could also depend on the course being chosen by the candidate. For instance, a student for a particular course may require 6.5 Band whereas, Masters or any other higher level course requirements may exceed 7 Band.
3. Next, there are two ways of appearing for this test, pen and paper test or it can be computer delivered. The candidate has a choice to appear for the test as per one’s ease. In a pen and paper exam, the Listening, Reading and Writing modules are held on the same day, whereas the Speaking interview is conducted two-three days prior or after the written exam. However, in CD-IELTS all four modules are held on the same day.
4. Moreover, the Speaking module can be conducted in any of the two ways, either face-to-face, or through online video calling. Although in both the cases, students have to reach the designated centre for the interview. Details regarding the date and the centre of the test are shared through an email.
5. The cue-card in the Speaking module is where one needs to speak for at least 2 minutes for a set of questions, which are provided on the spot; and the interviewee gets only 60 seconds to prepare the given topic. This topic is generally based on something commonly known; however, preparing the answer and speaking at length can be tricky for some. Hence, practicing regularly for this part of the exam is important.
Also read: IELTS Exam Registration
6. Further, the Reading and Listening answers for a paper delivered test, have to be transferred to an OMR sheet. The candidates must be attentive while doing this because, many students, even though they locate answers correctly, tend to transfer answers disorderly; and end up scoring less than 5 Band. Therefore, being cautious, at all times during the test, is crucial.
7. In the Listening module, in spite of all questions and the answers being provided in a chronological order, the possibility to miss out on answers or information is a commonly faced issue. The reason for this is that the audio is played only a single time, and it is not repeated. Additionally, this test has four sections and each section includes ten questions. This further means that there are four different audios, which are combined for the whole test. Once the audio is over, the process of transferring starts, here the students get 10 minutes or 2 minutes for paper based or computer delivered tests, respectively.
8. Now taking the Reading module into consideration, Academic or General, despite that both have the same number of questions to be answered that is forty; the number of passages is different. Wherein, for General Training there are five passages in total, segregated into three sections. The first two sections contain two passages each, and one passage is present in the last section. However, in an Academic Reading module, each of the three sections has one passage each.
9. The Test Report Form (TRF) will be printed 13 days after the test day. A test-taker can collect the TRF at IDP IELTS offices when the results are released. The students need to bring the form of identity used for registering for the test, in order to receive the TRF.
10. The exam fees for taking this test can vary from country to country, and for India the current fee is INR 15750, it is subject to change from time to time. The prospective candidate can research about this through the official websites, before filling the form.
Also read: IELTS Exam pattern
FAQ
Get great articles direct to your inbox
The latest news, articles, and resources, sent straight to your inbox every month.
Popular Universities to Study Abroad
World class education waiting for you.

.png)
Engineering Institute of Technology - Melbourne Campus
Western Australia, Australia • 4 Programmes
Tuition Fee : AUD 0-0 / year
-Canterbury-Christ-Church-University-Medway-Campus.png)
Global University Systems (GUS) - Canterbury Christ Church University - Medway Campus
England, UK • 21 Programmes
Tuition Fee : GBP 14000-46000 / year
.png)
University of Cumbria (London Campus)
England, UK • 4 Programmes
Tuition Fee : GBP 10000-16000 / year
.png)
University of Cumbria (Carlisle - Brampton Road Campus)
England, UK • 14 Programmes
Tuition Fee : GBP 10000-16000 / year

The University of Law - London Bloomsbury Campus
England, UK • 29 Programmes
Tuition Fee : GBP 11000-17000 / year


University of Westminster - Marylebone Campus
England, UK • 78 Programmes
Tuition Fee : GBP 14000-15000 / year
Other Study Abroad Exams
Blogs and Articles
Curated content to keep you updated on the latest education trends, news and more.
Masters (MS) in Computer Science in Canada - Best universities, Requirements, Scholarships and Jobs
Updated on • Jun 08,2023 12:36 PM IST • Study in Canada
Updated on • Jun 08,2023 12:13 PM IST • study in the UK
Updated on • Jun 07,2023 05:53 PM IST • IELTS
Advertisement IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic with Answers
Updated on • Jun 07,2023 05:27 PM IST • IELTS
Masters (MS) Business Analytics in Australia: Top Universities, Requirements and Scholarships
Updated on • Jun 07,2023 12:56 PM IST • Australia
How to Get 8 Band in IELTS Speaking?
Updated on • Jun 06,2023 05:57 PM IST • IELTS
Updated on • Jun 06,2023 05:54 PM IST • IELTS
Master of Public Health (MPH) in Australia: Top Universities, Requirements, Costs and Scholarships
Updated on • Jun 06,2023 04:10 PM IST • Australia
Why should you take IELTS Coaching?
Updated on • Jun 05,2023 05:33 PM IST • IELTS
Ace the IELTS Exam with These Tips and Tricks
Updated on • Jun 05,2023 05:09 PM IST • IELTS
Masters in Health Informatics in USA- Top Universities, Courses and Eligibility Criteria
Updated on • Jun 05,2023 04:07 PM IST • USA
Updated on • Jun 03,2023 05:49 PM IST • IELTS
How to Prepare for Duolingo English Test
Updated on • Jun 02,2023 05:49 PM IST • duolingo
IELTS Score for Study Abroad Universities
Updated on • Jun 02,2023 05:44 PM IST • IELTS
How to Crack IELTS Exam in 15 days?
Updated on • Jun 02,2023 05:16 PM IST • IELTS
Updated on • Jun 02,2023 01:44 PM IST • USA
Updated on • Jun 02,2023 01:05 PM IST • Australia
Statement of Purpose (SOP) for Undergraduates: Format, Samples & Expert Tips
Updated on • Jun 01,2023 04:36 PM IST • SOP
IELTS Band Scores: How they are calculated
Updated on • May 31,2023 05:52 PM IST • IELTS
How does IELTS on Computer work?
Updated on • May 31,2023 05:26 PM IST • IELTS
Related Blogs and Articles
A little effort to provide an authentic and reliable content for keen readers!!
Updated on • 07-06-2023 • IELTS
Advertisement IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic with Answers
Updated on • 07-06-2023 • IELTS
How to Get 8 Band in IELTS Speaking?
Updated on • 06-06-2023 • IELTS
Updated on • 06-06-2023 • IELTS
Why should you take IELTS Coaching?
Updated on • 05-06-2023 • IELTS
Ace the IELTS Exam with These Tips and Tricks
Updated on • 05-06-2023 • IELTS
Updated on • 03-06-2023 • IELTS
IELTS Score for Study Abroad Universities
Updated on • 02-06-2023 • IELTS
How to Crack IELTS Exam in 15 days?
Updated on • 02-06-2023 • IELTS
IELTS Band Scores: How they are calculated
Updated on • 31-05-2023 • IELTS
How does IELTS on Computer work?
Updated on • 31-05-2023 • IELTS
Everything to know about IELTS India
Updated on • 31-05-2023 • IELTS
Your Home can be turned into an IELTS Classroom
Updated on • 31-05-2023 • IELTS
English Language Improvement: Learning Silent Words
Updated on • 31-05-2023 • IELTS
IELTS Letter Writing Tips: Essential Top 10 Tips
Updated on • 30-05-2023 • IELTS
50 IELTS Speaking part 3 Topics & Question with suggested answers
Updated on • 30-05-2023 • IELTS
IELTS Writing Task 2 - Academic and General Topics with Sample Answer
Updated on • 30-05-2023 • IELTS
TRUE FALSE not given IELTS Reading Practice Lessons
Updated on • 30-05-2023 • IELTS
IELTS Cue Card Sample 33 (A Positive Change in your Life)
Updated on • 29-05-2023 • IELTS
IELTS Essay Topics, Types and Questions
Updated on • 29-05-2023 • IELTS