Important things to know about IELTS

Let us now check out some crucial details about the IELTS.

• Benefits of IELTS:

When you take the IELTS course in Dubai, you get the complete guidance of experts in every module. Score well to reap other benefits including studying, working and/or immigrating to an English country.

• Types of IELTS:

Two major categories of IELTS include Academic and General Training. IELTS Academic is necessary for taking admission to degree college/university in the United Kingdom. However, if you are into courses/programmes with no degree, then you can opt for IELTS General Training. Presently, a new category IELTS Life Skills has been approved by the government. It is called Secured English Test (SELT) for UK visa and immigration (UKVI) application.

• IELTS for study:

Academic IELTS is mandatory for getting admission to degree oriented undergraduate/postgraduate courses. Degreeless courses/programmes also need General Training IELTS. After earning your degree from college/university taught in English, those wishing to pursue Masters/Ph.D. need high IELTS scores.

• IELTS for work:

IELTS scores reflect on one’s English proficiency. Most organizations require employees with ‘competent’ or ‘vocational’ English. Those interested in working in English speaking countries require impressive IELTS score.

In the UK, applicants need overall 6.5 on reading, speaking, listening and writing. In Australia, applicants require IELTS 5 (‘vocational English’) and 6 (’competent English’). In New Zealand, applicants need minimum IELTS 4 in General/Academic IELTS. In Canada, applicants have to abide by rules set by organizations of interest.

• IELTS for immigration:

New IELTS Life Skill comprising of IELTS for UKVI, is used for evaluating immigrants. This tests speaking and listening skills at level A1/B1 of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Results are pass/fail. The government gives importance to this test because it reflects on the interaction of the migrant with the native people.

After reading this article, you agree that IELTS course teaches you to improve all your English skills. Taking the IELTS would throw light on the level of your English proficiency. If you score at a level near 9, you might decide to expand your business with English speaking countries (The UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand).