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Find out the differences between IELTS Academic and General Training so you can choose which one is best for you.

Get yourself ready for IELTS Online

There are some minimum system, equipment and software requirements you need to meet to be able to access IELTS Online on your computer.

Environment and equipment

  • list?.image?.titleQuiet, private well-lit space with a desk
  • list?.image?.titleStable internet connection
  • list?.image?.titleDesktop with a microphone, camera and speaker
  • list?.image?.titleLaptop with a microphone, camera and speaker
  • list?.image?.titlePassport
  • list?.image?.titleTablet with a camera

Hardware and software

  • list?.image?.titleOperating system
  • list?.image?.titleStorage requirements
  • list?.image?.titleAccess to browsers
  • list?.image?.titleInternet connection speed
  • list?.image?.titleDownload and completing pre-system checks on Inspera Exam Portal softwar

Do’s

  • list?.image?.titleMake sure your space is quiet, private, and well-lit
  • list?.image?.titleMake sure you have installed the Inspera Exam Portal on your computer before the test
  • list?.image?.titleMake sure your speaker and microphone for the entire test
  • list?.image?.titleMake sure your Camera is switched on and uncovered
  • list?.image?.titleMake sure you have your original identity document

Dont’s

  • list?.image?.titleMake sure no one else is in the room with you (Including pets)
  • list?.image?.titleNo headphones are allowed for any part of the test
  • list?.image?.titleNo watches, electronic devices; video or voice recorder are allowed in the room during the test
  • list?.image?.titleNo note paper, pens, or pencils are allowed
  • list?.image?.titleNo reference materials

Your ticket to Canada with Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa and IELTS - SDS success rate

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SDS success rate is relatively higher than the Non-SDS because the number of documents to be submitted in SDS is less. Also, IELTS is the only English Language proficiency test to be accepted in Canada for the SDS application.*

Let’s look at one of the key criteria in the IELTS Speaking test and IELTS Writing test, which is worth 25% of your total score.  There are two aspects to this particular criteria as it covers both ‘range’ and ‘accuracy’.  But what is the difference between the two? The idea of grammar accuracy is very familiar to many learners of language. In IELTS, the bands are separated according to firstly how many grammar errors are made. At the top bands from 7 to 9, a speaker or writer should only make a few, occasional or rare errors.  In the middle bands like from 4 to 6, grammar mistakes are more frequent, but the difference with band 6 is that the mistakes do not impact on the writer’s or speaker’s message from coming through.

International English Language Testing System

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is the world's most popular high stakes English language test. It is designed to assess the language ability of people who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.

The IELTS test is accepted by over 10,000 organisations in 140 countries, and is recognised by universities and employers in many countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US.

IELTS can be taken for the following purposes:

  • Study abroad - Students planning to study in English speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, the US, Ireland or wherever the medium of instruction is English need to take an English language test that approves their language proficiency.

  • Work abroad - IELTS score is acknowledged by employers and professional bodies from English-speaking countries in various fields such as engineering, law, nursing, medicine, accountancy, teaching, and more.

  • Immigration - If you are planning to immigrate to an English speaking country, it is mandatory for you to take IELTS. Migration authorities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US, and the United Kingdom use IELTS to process immigration.

IELTS Application Form (1)

Let’s look at one of the key criteria in the IELTS Speaking test and IELTS Writing test, which is worth 25% of your total score.  There are two aspects to this particular criteria as it covers both ‘range’ and ‘accuracy’.  But what is the difference between the two? The idea of grammar accuracy is very familiar to many learners of language. In IELTS, the bands are separated according to firstly how many grammar errors are made. At the top bands from 7 to 9, a speaker or writer should only make a few, occasional or rare errors.  In the middle bands like from 4 to 6, grammar mistakes are more frequent, but the difference with band 6 is that the mistakes do not impact on the writer’s or speaker’s message from coming through.

International English Language Testing System

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is the world's most popular high stakes English language test. It is designed to assess the language ability of people who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.

The IELTS test is accepted by over 10,000 organisations in 140 countries, and is recognised by universities and employers in many countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US.

IELTS can be taken for the following purposes:

  • Study abroad - Students planning to study in English speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, the US, Ireland or wherever the medium of instruction is English need to take an English language test that approves their language proficiency.

  • Work abroad - IELTS score is acknowledged by employers and professional bodies from English-speaking countries in various fields such as engineering, law, nursing, medicine, accountancy, teaching, and more.

  • Immigration - If you are planning to immigrate to an English speaking country, it is mandatory for you to take IELTS. Migration authorities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US, and the United Kingdom use IELTS to process immigration.

IELTS Application Form (1)