International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the mandatory tests required to be taken for admission in Australian Universities (at any level). Earlier, TOEFL was also accepted. IELTS is also a must for obtaining the Australian visa. With effect from 1st March 2002, all the universities in Australia require only IELTS score in place of TOEFL. This test is also an alternative test to TOEFL for admission into UK, Canadian and New Zealand universities.
All candidates have to take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. If you are planning to undertake academic study it is recommended that you sit for the Academic Reading and Writing Modules. If you are planning to undertake non-academic training or apply for immigration to Australia or New Zealand it is recommended that you sit for the General Training Reading and Writing.
The IELTS exams contains four sections:
Listening - 30 Minutes
Reading - 60 Minutes
Writing two essays - 60 Minutes
Speaking - 10 - 15 Minutes
| Website | : | www.ielts.org |
| Type of test | : | Paper Based Test (1-9 bands), Will also be offered as a Computer Based Test in future) |
| Number of sections | : | 4 (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking) |
| Duration | : | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Fee | : | INR Rs 5250 - score will be reported 10 days after the test INR Rs 6250 - score will be reported 5 days after the test. |
| Taxes will be added where applicable. Fees are subject to change without notice. | ||
| DD favoring | : | GRE-ETS, payable at Princeton (NJ), USA |
| Website | : | www.ielts.org |
| Type of test | : | Paper Based Test (1-9 bands), Will also be offered as a Computer Based Test in future) |
| Number of sections | : | 4 (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking) |
| Duration | : | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Fee | : | INR Rs 5250 - score will be reported 10 days after the test INR Rs 6250 - score will be reported 5 days after the test. |
| Taxes will be added where applicable. Fees are subject to change without notice. | ||
| DD favoring | : | GRE-ETS, payable at Princeton (NJ), USA |
Registration/General Enquiry Phone:
1-609-771-7670 Mon-Fri(8am-7.45 pm) EST. Except for US Holidays.
Fax: GRE-1-609-771-7906
Mail address:
GRE-ETS PO Box No 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000, USA
scores and/or Additional Score Reports by Phone:
1-609-771-7290 (6 am - 10 pm) EST 7 days a week.
STEP-1: GETTING THE FORMS/BULLETINS
The first step in planning to register for any of the above tests is to obtain a Test Bulletin. The Test Bulletin, which is supplied FREE, can be obtained from the following sources:
Sylvan Testing Offices: - only in person you could visit the Sylvan testing office in your city and take a form from their office.
Alternatively, you may download the application form and bulletins From the website www.gre.org
STEP-II: REGISTRATION
The next step is Registration, which can be done in any one of the following ways:
1. By Mail: Fill-in the form (INTERNATIONAL TEST SCHEDULING FORM) and send the same, along with payment by DD (only in the form of U.S Dollars) directly to the Regional Registration Centers of Sylvan in Delhi.
The address is:
Sylvan Testing Services Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Plaza, 160-A, Gautam Nagar, Yusuf Sarai,
Behind Indian Oil Building, New Delhi-110049, India.
Ph: (011) 2651-1649 Fax: (011) 2652-9741
2. By Fax: Fill in the International Test Scheduling Form and fax the same to the Regional Registration Center - at least SEVEN DAYS prior to your first choice test date. Note: You need to use your International Credit card, for payment in US $ only. 3. By Phone: This is usually the fastest way to register and you do not need a form to register by phone. Call the Regional registration centre in New Delhi (Phone No.: 011-26511649) at least 3 business days prior to your preferred test date. You will be given an appointment confirmation number, test date, reporting time and address of the test center. Note: You will need an international credit card to register by phone and you will need the following information to register by phone: