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IELTS™

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a preeminent English proficiency examination designed to comprehensively evaluate one's level of English proficiency across the four language skills of Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. It is particularly beneficial for students seeking admission to universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, although IELTS Certificates are widely accepted by universities globally.

Our IELTS preparation course is taught by experts and covers both the Academic and General Training versions of the test. Our students will learn effective strategies for answering each section of the examination, gain familiarity with the various question types, and improve their accuracy, vocabulary, and grammar.

Our IELTS preparation program offers a range of options to cater to students at all levels of proficiency, from foundation to advanced. Whether you prefer one-on-one tutoring or interactive group classes, our program is designed to help you achieve your target band score and maximize your preparation efforts..

In addition, Eduprep offers FREE IELTS simulation tests to give students the opportunity to experience the exam firsthand and become familiar with its format and structure. We also provide placement tests to determine your current level of proficiency and ensure that you are placed in the appropriate preparation course.

Thus, our comprehensive IELTS preparation program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel on the exam and achieve their desired band score.

IELTS Programmes

Classes may vary due to month of the calender!

  • >> Group Class

    42 Hours + 4 Practice Tests
    Minimum 5 Students and Maximum 10 Students.

    The teaching hours are 42 hours, and additional 12 hours for Practice Tests. Additional FREE Speaking Classes (Teacher & Student(s) Discretion)

    60 Hours + 6 Practice Tests
    Minimum 5 Students and Maximum 10 Students.

    The teaching hours are 60 hours, and additional 18 hours for Practice Tests. Additional FREE Speaking and writing Classes (Teacher & Student(s) Discretion)

  • 42 Hours + 4 Practice Tests

    32 Hours + 3 Practice Tests

    22 Hours + 2 Practice Tests

    12 Hours + 1 Practice Tests

  • 2 Students

    42 Hours + 4 Practice Tests

    32 Hours + 3 Practice Tests

What's on the IELTS?

The IELTS test assesses a candidate's proficiency in the English language across four language skills - Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The test is available in two formats: Academic and General Training. The Academic version is intended for students who wish to pursue higher education in English-speaking countries, while the General Training version is for those who want to migrate to English-speaking countries for work or other purposes.

The IELTS test is conducted in a single day and is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes long. The Listening, Reading, and Writing modules are completed in one sitting, while the Speaking module may be taken on the same day or up to 7 days before or after the other modules, depending on the test center's availability.

The IELTS is a comprehensive English language test designed to evaluate candidates' proficiency in the four language skills of Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. It is widely recognized by universities and employers around the world, making it an essential requirement for those seeking higher education or career opportunities in English-speaking countries.

The IELTS Test scores are in Bands of 0 to 9 at an interval of 0.5, and is valid for 2 years after you have sat the exams.

IELTS Score Scale

Band Score Skill Level Description
9 Expert User The test taker has fully operational command of the language. Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding.
8 Very Good User The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex and detailed argumentation well.
7 Good User The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning.
6 Competent User The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. They can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5 Modest User The test taker has a partial command of the language and copes with overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many mistakes. They should be able to handle basic communication in their own field.
4 Limited User The test taker's basic competence is limited to familiar situations. They frequently show problems in understanding and expression. They are not able to use complex language.
3 Extremely Limited User The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication.
2 Intermittent User The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English
1 Non-User The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words.
0 Did not attempt the test The test taker did not answer the questions.
As per ielts.org

IELTS Sections Format

Listening Section - 30 minutes + 10 minutes (to transfer your answers)

The Listening section of the IELTS exam assesses a candidate's ability to comprehend spoken English in various contexts. The section consists of four recordings, each with ten questions. The recordings are played once only, and candidates must answer the questions as they listen. The Listening section takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

The four recordings are designed to test a range of skills and situations that candidates are likely to encounter in an English-speaking environment. Here is an overview of each recording:

  • Audio 1 - A conversation between two speakers, such as a dialogue between a customer and a shop assistant, or a discussion between two colleagues.
  • Audio 2 - A monologue, such as a speech or presentation on a specific topic.
  • Audio 3 - A conversation between up to four speakers, such as a discussion among university students or a group of friends making plans.
  • Audio 4 - A monologue on an academic subject, such as a lecture on a scientific topic.


  • The recordings are played once only, and candidates can make notes as they listen. The questions may include a variety of formats, such as multiple-choice, matching, labeling diagrams, sentence completion, and short-answer questions.

    Candidates are assessed on their ability to understand the main ideas and specific details of the recordings, as well as their ability to follow the development of ideas and opinions. They are also evaluated on their ability to understand the speaker's purpose and tone, as well as their ability to identify the speaker's attitude and opinion.

    To prepare for the Listening section, candidates can practice their listening skills by listening to various recordings, such as podcasts, news broadcasts, and lectures. They can also familiarize themselves with the question formats and practice answering questions within the time limit. Additionally, it is essential to develop effective note-taking strategies to capture the essential information while listening to the recordings.

    Reading Section (Academic) - 60 minutes

    The Reading section of the IELTS exam assesses a candidate's ability to comprehend written English in various contexts. The section consists of three passages, and candidates have 60 minutes to answer 40 questions in total.

    The passages are taken from a variety of sources, such as newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and books. The Reading section is designed to test a range of reading skills, such as skimming, scanning, and detailed reading.

    Here is an overview of the three passages:

    • Passage 1: The first passage is usually taken from a non-specialist source, such as a magazine or newspaper article. The questions are designed to test the candidate's ability to identify specific information, such as the main idea, supporting details, and vocabulary.
    • Passage 2: The second passage is usually taken from a work-related or general interest source, such as a company report or a book review. The questions are designed to test the candidate's ability to understand more complex information, such as implied meaning, author's attitude, and tone.
    • The third passage is usually taken from an academic source, such as a research paper or a textbook. The questions are designed to test the candidate's ability to comprehend and analyze academic texts, such as identifying key points, recognizing the organization of ideas, and evaluating arguments.
    • The questions in the Reading section may include a variety of formats, such as:
      • Multiple Choice
      • Identifying Information
      • Identifying writer’s views/claims
      • Matching information
      • Matching headings
      • Matching features
      • Matching sentence endings
      • Sentence completion
      • Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion
      • Diagram label completion
      • Short-answer questions
      • **The no. of questions per types will vary.**

        To prepare for the Reading section, candidates can practice their reading skills by reading a variety of materials, such as newspapers, magazines, and academic journals. They can also familiarize themselves with the question formats and practice answering questions within the time limit. Additionally, it is essential to develop effective skimming and scanning strategies to identify relevant information quickly while reading the passages.

        Reading Section (General) - 60 minutes

        The Reading section measures a student's ability to read complex texts. There are 40 questions in this section, covering a variety of reading skills. Reading comprehension involves understanding the main ideas and details of a text, as well as skimming to get a general idea.Additionally, one needs to be able to recognise writers' opinions and attitudes, and to understand the purpose of the text.

        The Reading passages for the General Training includes excerpts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials that you may come across on a daily basis in an English-speaking setting.

        The first section, "Social Survival," contains texts related to basic linguistic survival in English, primarily with tasks to obtain and provide general factual information. increase, for example: advertisements, and timetables.

        The second section, “Workplace Survival,” focuses on workplace conditions such as job descriptions, contracts, staff development, and training materials.

        The third section, "General Reading," reads larger prose with a more complex structure. The emphasis here is on descriptive and educational texts rather than controversial texts in the general context that relate to a wide range of test takers involved. B. Excerpts from newspapers, magazines, fictional books and non-fiction books.

        The types of questions you will be answering are (not necessarily all the types):

        • Multiple Choice
        • Identifying Information
        • Identifying writer’s views/claims
        • Matching information
        • Matching headings
        • Matching features
        • Matching sentence endings
        • Sentence completion
        • Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion
        • Diagram label completion
        • Short-answer questions
        • **The no. of questions per types will vary.**

          Writing Section (Academic) - 60 minutes

          The Academic Writing section comprises of two Tasks. The topics are of general interest to, and suitable for, test takers entering undergraduate and postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration.

          The 2 tasks are

          • Task 1 (approx. 20 minutes) - you should write at least 150 words where you must summarise, describe or explain a table, graph, chart or diagram. You should summarise or explain the information in your own words. You may be also asked to describe and explain data, describe the stages of a process, how something works or describe an object or event.
          • Task 2 (approx. 40 minutes)- You will be asked to write a short essay task of at least 250 words in response to a point of view, argument or problem (Expository or Persuasive Essay).

            Note: Your writing to both task must be in Formal writing style.
          • Writing Section (General Training) - 60 minutes

            The General Training Writing section comprises of two Tasks. The topics are of general interest.

            The 2 tasks are

            • Task 1 (approx. 20 minutes) - you will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information, or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.
            • Task 2 (approx. 40 minutes)- You will be asked to write a short essay task of at least 250 words in response to a point of view, argument or problem (Expository or Persuasive Essay).

              Note: Your writing to both task must be in Formal writing style.
            • Speaking Section - 11 to 14 minutes

              The speaking test assess your Ability to communicate opinion and information on everyday topics, experiences etc by answering a range of questions; to speak at length using appropriate language and organising ideas coherently; to express and justify opinion and to analyse, discuss and speculate about issues. The test is in three parts.

              • Part 1 - usually takes about 5 minutes where the examibner will ask you sets of general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests.
              • Part 2 - which is usually called 'the Long-turn', and the examiner will give you a cue card with some questions on it about a particular topic. You will then be given one minute to prepapre your response then 1 to 2 minutes to speak. Finally, the examiner will ask you one or two questions on the same topic.
              • Part 3 - you will be asked further questions about the topic in Part 2, and this is your opportunity to really develop your answers and discuss the issues brought up by the examiner. this part lasts for 4 to 5 minutes