IELTS, commonly known as "International English Language Testing System", is the standardised examination which focuses on communication in English language for people who wish to gain a certificate for themselves in English proficiency on both an academic and professional level.
Where is it recognised?
IELTS is mainly recognised by institutions around the world for academic progression as the entry requirement for higher studies.
What are the purposes of the IELTS exam?
Regarding higher studies, IELTS is the Exam for Academic Purpose.
How many parts are there in the IELTS exam?
There are four parts to the overall IELTS exam:
Listening; Reading; Writing; Speaking.
What is the duration for each part of the IELTS exam?
The Listening tests lasts 30 minutes, followed by
the Reading test that lasts 60 minutes after which is
the Writing test which lasts 60 minutes followed by
the Speaking test that lasts 10-15 minutes.
Therefore, the IELTS exam lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes.