WHAT IS IELTS ACADEMIC?

The IELTS Academic test is designed to assess the English language proficiency needed for academic and professional settings. It evaluates four key skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The Listening and Speaking sections are consistent across both Academic and General Training versions, while the Reading and Writing sections differ in content and focus, tailored to academic contexts. The test format includes multiple question types, such as multiple-choice, matching, and essay writing, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of language abilities.

Scoring for the IELTS Academic test is based on a band scale from 1 to 9, with 9 being the highest. Each of the four sections receives an individual band score, and an overall band score is calculated as the average of these four scores. For Listening and Reading, scores are determined by the number of correct answers. In contrast, Writing and Speaking are assessed by certified examiners based on specific criteria like task achievement, coherence, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, ensuring a holistic evaluation of communicative competence.