IELTS Training – Dates, Centers, Sample Papers, & Tips

Here is the step by step procedure below to successfully register for an IELTS test.

• Visit the Official Website of IELTS.
• Select Register for Test option.
• Select preferred test, type and available test date.
• Fill your personal details along with registration details.
• Upload documents required like passport first page and last page.
• Select the list of colleges you wish to send your score card.
• Review your details and proceed to payment.
• Finish the payment and take a hardcopy or save the data of your IELTS registration.

IELTS test will be held 4 times a months and 48 times a year. So make sure to book the slot as per the availability of dates. And also, book your IELTS slot at least 3-4 months prior to your university admission deadlines. That gives you enough time to re-take the test.

IELTS is one the prominent tests and a major step up for the students/immigrants who plan to study abroad or work abroad. The IELTS score itself decides the candidates future. So, it is utmost vital to plan the preparation perfectly to crack a good IELTS score. Also, a common IELTS preparation technique will not work for everyone. Each one’s preparation strategies should be in sync with their knowledge and skills levels.

Here is the step-by-step process to prepare for IELTS

• Attempt couple of Practice tests to know where you are actually good at and where you need to work on.
• Be aware of test format so that you can plan the time management. With a target of answering many questions in a short time is arduous. So, having an idea of exam format will lead in time management.
• Always practice with timer or a stop watch. It can improve time management constraints and prepare you for the main test.
• Focusing on vocabulary is vital in IELTS preparation. And all the sections in IELTS revolve around vocabulary so it is suggested to focus more on improving vocabulary.
• Consider expert’s guidance in IELTS preparation as the professionals can give you some tips and tricks or strategies that can lead in scoring more in the test.
• Improve all the skills, Reading, Writing, Speaking and listening which can help in your abroad education as well. It is a good practice to know the deeper insights of each section so that it will help in answering any kind of question.

One mark is given for each right answer. The below IELTS band scale is used to convert scores out of 40 to bands.

Writing and listening band scores will be assigned by the examiner based on the performance in the test.

A minimum of IELTS band 6.5 is required to study in abroad universities and IELTS Band 7 can let you gain admission to top business schools.

IELTS Registration fee: 14,700 INR (both paper and computer-based tests).

IELTS Rescheduling fee: 3,000 INR.

IELTS Cancellation fee: 25% deduction & refund of the registration fees, if canceled 5 weeks before the test date. No refund if canceled in less than 5 weeks before the test date.

If a candidate wishes to reschedule their IELTS exam, they must do so at least five weeks before the scheduled exam date. Within three months after the original exam date, the candidate must reschedule the IELTS exam. To reschedule the exam, the candidate must pay a fee of $ 40.50 (INR. 3000) plus any applicable taxes.

IELTS test score is valid for 2 years. Always make sure to apply for the IELTS test a minimum of 3-4 months before the university admission deadlines.