Official IELTS Websites

The official IELTS web site

It also contains a test centre locator function, which can find your nearest test centre.

Australian IELTS
The Australian organisation that runs IELTS. One of three organisations that run IELTS.

www.britishcouncil.org
The British organisation that runs IELTS. One of three organisations that run IELTS.

www.cambridgeesol.org
One of three organisations that run IELTS.

Middlesex University IELTS Page
Middlesex University is the biggest test centre in the UK. This is its information page.

Cambridge University Press IELTS Page
Cambridge University Press IELTS books.

Useful Info at www.ceii.org
Useful Information

www.cross-link.com
The IELTS Tutor" - Preparation video or CDROM.

www.aapress.com.au
A site selling someIELTS preparation books.

www.go-to-canada.com
Canadian immigration IELTS information.

www.infoielts.com
A helpful site and excellent list of books available .Free test available in line.

www.zelandia.ney
On line course.

www.englishoutlook.com
On line course.

www.englishjobmaze.com
Another IELTS book list.

Watch Education
Education resources list for colleges, online learning, online course, early childhood, home schooling, education subjects etc.

Hyperstudy.com
Useful guide to English courses abroad.

tefl.net
A useful site on TEFL subjects.

Dave's ESL Cafe
A useful site on lots of different subjects related to learning English.

studyIELTS Prep eGuide
This eBook has a wide collection of references to sites relevant to IELTS preparation.

www.eslcity.com
Useful site for EFL teachers

www.ieltsthailand.com
IELTS Thailand - an independent website for Thai people taking the IELTS test. The objective of this website is simple: help anyone taking the IELTS test get the score they need.

IELTS Test Centers

All over the world there are IELTS test centres in various cities. In India too there are a number of IELTS test centers where the IELTS test is conducted as per the schedule. Some of the important IELTS test centres are given below:

1. Gurgaon, India

2. Patiala, India

3. Guwahati, India

4. Patna, India

5. Raipur, India

6. Thimphu, India

7. Bhubaneswar, India

8. Amritstar, India

9. Kottayam, India

10. Ahmedabad, India

11. Amritsar, India

12. Bangalore, India

13. Baroda, India

14. Bhopal, India

15. Chandigarh, India

16. Chennai, India

17. Cochin, India

18. Coimbatore, India

19. Dehradun, India

20. Hyderabad, India

21. Jalandhar, India

22. Kochi, India

23. Kolkata, India

24. Kottayam, India

25. Ludhiana, India

26. Jaipur, India

27. Indore, India

28. Lucknow, India

29. Mumbai, India

30. Baroda, India

31. Surat, India

32. Pondicherry, India

33. Pune, India

34. Thiruvananthapuram, India

35. Trivandrum, India

36. Trivandrum, India

37. Trichur, India

38. Trichy, India

IELTS Preparation Classes In India

IELTS Preparation is done either in IELTS Coaching classes or on one's own. In India there are a number of IELTS preparation classes and coaching institutes. A few are mentioned here.

IELTS Prep Classes - New Delhi (India)

1 Edstar IELTS Preparation
2 Jamboree IELTS Preparation
3 Universal IELTS Prep
4 Princeton Review IELTS Preparation

IELTS Prep Classes - Bangalore (India)

1 The Princeton Review
2 Edstar IELTS Preparation

IELTS Prep Classes - Chandigarh (India)

1 Top Careers & You

IELTS Prep Classes - Hyderabad (India)

1 Edstar IELTS Prep – Hyderabad

IELTS Prep Classes - Jalandhar (India)

1 Jak Education Overseas
2 Nishant Tutorials

IELTS Prep Classes - Pune (India)

1 Edstar IELTS Prep – Pune

IELTS Prep Classes - Mumbai (India)

1 Edstar IELTS Prep
2 Center for American Education (CAE)

IELTS Prep Classes - Ludhiana (India)

1Top Careers & You
2 TechnoVoice Trainers Pvt. Ltd.

IELTS Prep Classes - Kolkata (India)

1 Edstar IELTS Prep - Kolkata

IELTS Books

There are a number of books available for preparation of IELTS in the market at present. One must select the book considering the quality of material provided. IELTS material is available in wide variety. Good IELTS books and material will help you get a good band. Some useful IELTS books and IELTS CD are mentioned below.

1. Cambridge IELTS 4 Audio CD Set

Cambridge IELTS 4 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarize themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material from Cambridge ESOL. This collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tape scripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own.

2. Cambridge IELTS 4 Student's Book with Answers : Examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Paperback)

Cambridge IELTS 4 provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarize themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material from Cambridge ESOL. This collection contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tape scripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own.

3. The IELTS Tutor (Book and CD-ROM Kit) (Paperback)

The IELTS Tutor is a 40 minute CD/Video with an accompanying booklet. It has been developed to help students to pass the IELTS test. This is an international test which students have to pass in order to gain entry into universities in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The IELTS Tutor is unique in that it provides hints and suggestions in an audio-visual format. Most other IELTS preparation materials only provide sample tests. It is being distributed by the University to all IELTS test centers worldwide.

4. Step Up to IELTS Self-study Pack (Paperback)

This course covers essential exam skills and language for IELTS in approximately 60 hours' teaching time, and familiarizes students quickly with the exam. The course covers both the Academic and General Training modules. It provides students with invaluable advice on how to maximize their band score in the exam. Shorter, achievable exam-type tasks build students' exam skills, before students try the more challenging tasks at authentic test level. The test practice sections at the end of each unit together constitute a whole sample IELTS test. The 'With answers' edition contains a full answer key and information on the exam, making it ideal for students preparing independently. For students with more time, the pocket-sized Personal Study Book provides extra vocabulary, grammar and writing practice. The Self-study Pack contains the Self-study Student's Book and Audio CDs (2).

5. Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 1 Self-study student's book

Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS I contains four complete practice tests for the Academic module of the International English Language Testing System examination, plus extra Reading and Writing papers for the General Training module. Written by experienced IELTS examiners, one based in Britain and one based in Australia. The Student's Book contains an introduction to the different modules of the exam together with an explanation of the different IELTS question types and how to approach them. The inclusion of annotated keys and tape scripts for each test makes the book ideal for the purposes of self-study students. The cassettes contain listening material carefully chosen to reflect the reality of the exam in terms of timing, format and the types of speaker and accent used.

IELTS

IELTS is an English Language Proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students for study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. Among the popular study destinations IELTS is accepted by universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It has become a mandatory test for study in Australia.

You cannot be granted an Australian student visa without an IELTS score, TOEFL is not accepted.

All other study destinations either require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS. IELTS is however not accepted by most universities in USA.

IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia.

The test is conducted by the British Council. You can contact your local British Council office to find out where your nearest test centre is located. Most centers normally have a testing session about once a month. You should contact the test centre to find out the date of the next test and collect the IELTS handbook and an application form. The filled application form should be sent back to the test centre with the test fee. You will be given a date and time of your test.

The British Council also runs short courses to prepare you for IELTS. Check details about the same from your test centre.

The test results are normally made available within two weeks of taking the test. You can also ask for more copies of your test results.

The test has different sections

• The Listening Section - Duration : 30 minutes

• Academic reading/general training reading section - Duration : 60 minutes

• Academic writing/general training writing section - Duration : 60 minutes

• Speaking Section : Duration : 11 - 14 minutes

Total test time : 2 hours and 45 minutes

Band

You will receive a separate Band Score. The four Band Scores, one for each section are added together and averaged for an Overall Band Score. Each Band has a statement giving a summary of the English at that level. There are nine Band levels, from one (non-user) to nine (expert user).

The minimum score accepted for a course ranges from 5.0 to 7.5, depending upon courses and institutes you are applying to. The most common requirement is a band score of 6 to 6.5.

Validity

Test Reports have a validity of two years. You can retake the test if you don’t achieve the desired score but not before three months of the first test date.