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IELTS

International English Language Testing System. IELTS tests English language proficiency for studying, working, or migrating abroad. The Academic version includes complex reading and academic writing tasks. Scored 0–9 in 0.5 band increments. Most universities require 6.0–7.5+.

Authority: British Council / IDPPattern reference: 2026 test formatLast verified: 8 Aug 2026Official source

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Section breakdown

#SectionQuestionsTime
01Listening4030 min
02Reading (Academic)4060 min
03Writing260 min
04Speaking—11–14 min

Timing and marking rules

4 sections. Total test time ~2 hrs 45 min. Each section scored 0–9 (0.5 increments). Overall band = average of four sections. Academic Reading is harder than General Training. Computer-based and paper-based options available.

Topics by section

Listening

40 Q · 30 min
Multiple ChoiceMatchingMap and Diagram LabellingForm/Note/Table CompletionSentence Completion

Reading (Academic)

40 Q · 60 min
Multiple ChoiceTrue/False/Not GivenYes/No/Not GivenMatching HeadingsMatching InformationSummary CompletionShort-Answer Questions

Writing

2 Q · 60 min
Task 1: Describe graph/chart/diagram/map/process (150 words)Task 2: Essay/Argument/Discussion (250 words)

Speaking

— Q · 11–14 min
Part 1: Introduction and InterviewPart 2: Long Turn (Cue Card)Part 3: Two-way Discussion

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