The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) tests your abilities in the four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. The IELTS is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for study, work and migration. You can choose to take your IELTS test either on paper or computer, depending on your convenience. There is no difference in the content, format or level of difficulty between the two options.
How many types of IELTS are there?
There are two types of IELTS: Academic and General Training. 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. Remember, you will have to carefully choose which module you wish to take – IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training, depending on the purpose of your taking the test.
Timing and tasks
| ELTS Listening test (30 minutes) | You will have to listen to four recordings and then answer the questions asked. The recordings are of native English speakers and the duration of the test is 30 minutes. |
| IELTS Reading test (60 minutes) | The IELTS Reading test requires you to answer 40 questions and is designed to test you on an array of reading skills. You would have to read for gist, main ideas, details, logical arguments, skimming, and figuring out the writers’ attitudes, opinions and intentions. |
| IELTS Writing test (60 minutes) | The IELTS writing test requires you to complete two tasks and covers topics of general interest based on the module you are taking. |
| IELTS Speaking Test (11-14 minutes) | The IELTS Speaking test assesses your spoken English skills. The test is recorded and conducted in three parts. |
The Listening, Reading and Writing sections of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them.
The Speaking section, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests.
Validity
2 years.
The IELTS score
All IELTS scores are between 0 and 9. You can also get .5 scores as well (for example, 6.5 or 7.5)
How much does the IELTS test cost to take?
Prices of the IELTS vary in each country. In Morocco, it costs 2500 Dhs
Where do I take the test?
The British Council in Morocco offers IELTS tests in 7 locations: Rabat , Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Tanger, Fes and Oujda with up to 15 test dates per month..
