There are two types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.
The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.
The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take.
Note that you must know which type to take when you complete the online applcation form.
Tes we are. We are an official IELTS Test venue in partnership with IDP Education. We also offer prepare students for the IELTS by running group courses.
Yes, you can book for the official IELTS through Speak English Institute. You can register for the IELTS Test on our website or you can visit our branch in Jumeirah Lakes Towers and book in person with one of our friendly coordinators. You can also request a call back below and we will happily call you to answer all your questions.
Yes, you can book for the official IELTS through Speak English Institute. You can register for the IELTS Test on our website or you can visit our branch in Jumeirah Lakes Towers and book in person with one of our friendly coordinators. You can also request a call back below and we will happily call you to answer all your questions.
If you wish to take your official IELTS Test at Speak English Institute in JLT, all you need to do is register for the IELTS Test on our website. We then take care of everything for you.
The Listening, Reading and Writing components of the test are always completed immediately after each other and with no break. You will take the Speaking test up to 7 days either before or after the test date. Sometimes candidates will also do the Speaking test on the same day as Listening, Reading, and Writting.
Your Test Report Form will be available to you 13 calendar days after your test date. You will only receive one copy of your Test Report Form, unless you are applying to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), or the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) – in this case, you can receive two. Proof of application to CIC and UKBA must be provided.
If you postpone or cancel your application more than 5 weeks before the test date, you will receive a refund minus an administration charge. If you postpone or cancel within 5 weeks of the test date, you will be charged the full fee unless you have a medical reason. If you are unable to attend due to a serious medical condition and provide a medical certificate within 5 days of the test date, you will receive a refund minus the local administrative cost. If you are delayed by circumstances beyond my control (e.g. a transport strike) the test centre may offer you a test on the next available test date.
The IELTS test has four sections Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11-14 minutes). The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
You'll take the first three sections of the test on the same day, in the following order: Listening, Reading and Writing (there are no breaks between these tests).
Your Speaking test will usually be held on the same day.