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Introduction

Our Value & Evolution:

Programs of Study:

®We "Education Concern (A Gateway of Higher Education to Foreign Countries) running our organization as a foreign Education Consultancy in Pakistan. We provide help and guidance to our valuable national asset “students” for higher studies in United States,United Kingdom, Ireland, Holland, New Zealand, Poland, Australia, China & Malaysia. We are British Council Trained Education Consultant,our name can be found at British Council website:

® The evolution of Education Concern has been distinguished by the quality, commitment and enthusiasm of its staff which is highly®qualified and industry professional as well as trained by the British Council. EDUCATION CONCERN prides itself being the top quality

education advisers within Pakistan.

We help students to get admission in the following programs in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Holland, Poland, Australia, China & Malaysia.

A-Levels, O-Levels, International foundation year, English language courses, BSc /MSc Engineering (All Fields), Science (All Fields), Computer Science (All Fields), BBA / MBA in International Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting (ACCA, CIMA),MBBS, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Life Science, Textile, Fashion Designing, Fine Art (Interactive /Digital Media, Animation), Television, Movies, Theater, Drama, Acting, Law (LLB / LLM), Criminology, Crime investigation, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Animal Sciences, Travel & Tourism, Hotel Management, Languages, Geography, History, Music, Philosophy, Space Science, Social Work / Science, Sports Science, Education, Teaching, Political Science, Journalism and a wide range of many other programs.

WWW.EDUCATIONUK.ORG.PK

Institutes Affiliated with us Website

Top Ranking Educational Institutes we are representing:

www.dundee.ac.ukwww.staffs.ac.ukwww.cardiffmet.ac.ukwww.stir.ac.ukwww.swan.ac.ukwww.kingston.ac.ukwww.coventry.ac.uk

University of DundeeStaffordshire University Cardiff Metropolitan University - UWICUniversity of StirlingSwansea UniversityKingston University, LondonCoventry University UK

www.hw.ac.ukwww.wlv.ac.ukwww.smuc.ac.ukwww.bcu.ac.ukwww.mdx.ac.ukwww.ncl.ac.ukwww.sheffcol.ac.ukwww.dmu.ac.ukwww.kingston-college.ac.ukwww.wlc.ac.ukwww.ayrcoll.ac.ukwww.boston.ac.ukwww.stow.ac.ukwww.west-thames.ac.ukwww.bolton.ac.ukwww.uclan.ac.ukwww.ncl-coll.ac.ukwww.covcollege.ac.ukwww.lsbf.org.ukwww.citybathcoll.ac.ukwww.ed-coll.ac.ukwww.dundeecollege.ac.ukwww.gcc.ac.ukwww.uxbridge.ac.ukwww.bradfordcollege.ac.ukwww.wakefield.ac.ukwww.anniesland.ac.ukwww.themanchestercollege.ac.ukwww.etgs.org.ukwww.uwl.ac.ukwww.askham-bryan.ac.uk.

Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland Wolverhampton University, England St Mary's University college, London City University Birmingham Middlesex University, LondonUniversity of NewcastleSheffield College De Montfort University Kingston College, London Ealing Hammersmith & West London College AYR College, ScotlandBoston CollegeStow College, ScotlandWest Thames College London University of Bolton, EnglandUniversity of Central LancashireNewcastle College (Govt. College)City College CoventryLondon School of Business & FinanceCity of Bath College Edinburgh College, Scotland Dundee College Scotland Greenwich Community CollegeUxbridge College, LondonBradford CollegeWakefield CollegeAnniesland College, ScotlandThe Manchester CollegeEthames Graduate School, LondonUniversity of West LondonAskaham Bryan College

www.st-davids-coll.ac.ukwww.bournville.ac.ukwww.walsallcollege.ac.uk

Saint David's College, CardiffBournville CollegeWalsall College

Important Features

Life in UK

·Visa within 30 Days.·Part time work during study (20 hours a week), full time during Summer / Winter vacations.

UK life is an incredible mix of international cultures and contemporary thinking, held together by a strong sense of identity and tradition. Study in the UK and you'll find an array of exciting experiences to discover - music, celebrations, accents, people to meet, places to visit – the list is endless. As UK is such a cosmopolitan society you'll find that many UK customs are already familiar to you – so you'll settle in faster than you think.'

The food you can buy in the UK reflects the many ethnic influences in British society. Most supermarkets sell ingredients from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as food from many other parts of the world. The British are increasingly healthy eaters and there is a very wide range of organic produce available in shops and supermarkets.

Of course, you'll still find the famous English breakfast and fish and chips, but you'll also see a very diverse range of meals and menus while you're studying in the UK. Families in the UK often eat a traditional 'Sunday roast' on Sundays, but those same families are also likely to enjoy anything from Italian pizza to Singapore Noodles. When you become an international student in the UK, cooking and sharing a traditional meal from your home country is a great way to make new friends.

Music is a big part of UK culture. Whether you just listen or take part, you'll find pop, rock, electro, hip-hop, classical, folk, jazz, opera and all sorts of world music. From small clubs, independent cafes and bars to international scale concert halls, rock festivals or gigs, you can listen and dance to live music all over the UK. Many big-name and independent artists and bands play at UK university or college venues too.

Apart from a wealth of clubs and societies on campus or in local communities, you can visit traditional museums, contemporary art spaces and galleries in most UK cities. Sculpture, painting, video and photography are widely available to see in the UK. The UK also has a vibrant theatre and performing arts heritage, maintaining both traditional plays and musicals, and encouraging new and alternative

·Only one month bank statement required.

Great opportunity for students to study in British Boarding Schools in UK, students between the age of 08 to18 can avail this opportunity to live and study under 24 hourssupervision and support of British Boarding Schools.

Students will be living and studying in British Countryside Boarding Houses which have history of more than 100 years and have considerable size of campus i.e. more than 100 acres

2 years GCSE, iGCSE,

A-Levels, Pre A International Baccalaureate (IB) and Foundation Levels, year

Adcote School Shorpshire near ManchesterBarnard Castle School DurhamBedstone College Shropshire, 90 KM from Birmingham d’Overbroeck’s College Oxfordshire

Dean Close & Dean Close Preparatory School

Gloucestershire

Durham School

DurhamGordonstoun School

Moray, ScotlandLincoln Minster School

LincolnshireLoretto School

East Lothian, ScotlandLVS Ascot

Berkshire, near LondonMalvern St James

WorcestershirePlymouth College

Devon, near Bristol citySaint Michael College

WorcestershireSidcot School

Somerset, near Bristol citySt James School, Grimsby

LincolnshireSt Leonards School

Fife, Scotland Stonar School

Wiltshire, 90 KM from HeathrowStrathallan School

Perthshire and Kinross, ScotlandWestbourne School Cardiff

Programs available

Boarding School Name & Location in UK

Education at British Boarding Schools in UK


Ireland

www.gcd.iewww.dit.iewww.ashfield-college.comwww.galwaybusinessschool.iewww.amcd.ie

Griffith College DublinDublin Institute of TechnologyAshfield College DublinGalway Business SchoolAmerican College Dublin

Important Features

About Study in Ireland

· Visa without Interview.·Earn more than you spend on Tuition & Living

Ireland is a part of European Union and is a very dynamic and modern country with a young population of 40% population below 25 years and one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with population of 4.33 million. The country also boasts the highest quality of life in the world, ranking first in the Economist Intelligence Unit's Quality-of-life index. Ireland has topped a list of the World's Friendliest Countries in a survey drawn up by the Lonely Planet travel guide group.

Accepts student's for post graduation with 15 yrs of education, unlike some countries.One of the best education systems in Europe (2004 IMD World competitiveness Report) with a history rich in tradition and learning.Quality education leading to rapid growth of economy. It has 4.4% unemployment rate. Over 2,00,000 international students. 1 year master's degreeNo prior work experience required for MBAInternational Students can work Part-time (approximately 20 hrs/week)Excellent wages: € 8-9 per hrGovernment policy on investment in research to develop Ireland as a knowledge society.Close links between educational institutions & thriving economy.Temperate climate. It rarely drops below freezing and snow is uncommon.Modern lively, safe & secure environment in which one can live, work & study. An English speaking country. Reputation of Irish people for friendliness

Important Features

About Study in Australia

· Part time work during study (20 hours a week), full time during summer / winter vacations.

·2 Years of extra visa under Permanent Resident after completion of studies.

·Good visa ratio.

In Australia, you have the freedom to choose a path that suits your particular goals. There are thousands of courses on offer. Whichever course you choose, you'll experience a unique kind of education. Studying in Australia promotes innovative, creative and independent thinking. You'll learn to work as part of a team, to communicate effectively with others and to develop the practical skills and intellectual abilities you need for global success.

Most importantly, you'll learn how to use your initiative. Your teachers will encourage you to think of original, practical solutions to real-world problems. Upon graduation, your qualification will make you highly sought after by Australian and international employers. The Australian education system has a strong international reputation and is known for its effective structure and innovative policy developments. Many other countries, eager to improve their own education systems, turn to Australia for advice.


Australia

www.utas.edu.auwww.ecu.edu.au/www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au/www.southbank.edu.auwww.city.mq.edu.auwww.strathfieldcollege.edu.auwww.anibt.vic.edu.au

www.bedford.edu.auwww.sterlingcollege.comwww.acit.edu.auwww.hotelschool.scu.edu.au

University of TasmaniaEdith Cowan UniversityBrisbane North Institute of TAFESouthbank Institute of TechnologyMacquarie City Campus UniversityStrathfield College Australian National Institute of Business and TechnologyBedford CollegeSterling Business CollegeAustralian College of ITHotel School Sydney

http://www.anibt.vic.edu.au

Students come to Australia for many reasons including:

The excellent education system The range of courses from school to postgraduate degrees The many types of specialist institutions The worldwide acceptance of Australian qualifications The innovative teaching and learning The quality of scientific research The support for international students The safe environment The multicultural society.

An Australian qualification will develop you personally and professionally. It is your passport to a well-paid career and a secure future. Successful graduates from Australian institutions are working globally at the highest levels in government and business. You'd be surprised by the Australian alumni in your own country.


USA

www.drury.eduwww.newmanu.eduwww.hamline.eduwww.nova.eduwww.findlay.eduwww.astate.eduwww.mst.eduwww.nmu.eduwww.fiu.eduwww.wichita.edu www.smumn.eduwww.maryville.eduwww.hawaii.hawaii.eduwww.ccs.spokane.eduwww.seattlecentral.orgwww.southseattle.eduwww.herkimer.eduwww.edcc.eduwww.cascadia.eduwww.berkeleycollege.eduwww.shoreline.eduwww.siu.edu

Drury UniversityNewman UniversityHamline UniversityNova Southeast UniversityFindlay UniversityArkansas State UniversityMissouri University of Science and Technology Northern Michigan UniversityFlorida International UniversityWichita State UniversitySaint Mary's University of MinnesotaMaryville UniversityHawaii Community CollegeCommunity Colleges of SpokaneSeattle Central Community College South Seattle Community College Herkimer Community College Edmunds Community CollegeCascadia Community CollegeBerkeley CollegeShoreline Community CollegeSouthern Illinois University

Important Features:-

·Student visa policy is very lenient.·Visa within 15 days.·One year work permit after completion of studies.

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About Study in USA

The United States has the largest and most versatile system of higher education in the world. Any student willing and able to study will find a suitable place at one of the more than 3000 American colleges and universities – the key is finding the right institution.

The U.S. provides some of world's finest higher education, especially in the field of technology. U.S. degrees are recognized all over the world and are considered to be one of the best in the world.

The U.S. is the right choice for research professionals. There are many opportunities to do research in any field. The funding for most of the research projects are sponsored by the U.S. Government or by corporations. Also, many companies provide projects for the students in the neighboring universities to gain practical experience during their studies. Most of the research students receive waivers for their tuition fees and in some cases they are also provided with a stipend to help with their living expenses.

Students are allowed to work in their respective fields outside the campus for approximately three months as Interns during summer vacation. There are Intern programs during the academic year as well. Internships are a valuable part of education, as they help students gain practical experience while taking classes. Most universities offer academic credit for internship experience.

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The Netherlands

www.wittenborg.euwww.fontys.edu

Wittenborg University Fontys University of Applied Sciences

The Netherlands (also known as Holland) is a great study destination. Centrally situated in Europe, you can enjoy the best cities within a few hours of travailing.

A few good reasons to study in Holland:

A worldwide reputation for high quality education

Low tuition fees compared to other English spoken study destinations. International living environment

Multicultural, tolerant and safe society with very low crime rates

World wide trade, home to major multinationals. In worldwide top-10 of exporting countries

16 million inhabitants

* Visa is arranged by University in Holland

* You can visit 27 Schengen Countries ( European Countries) during your studies in Holland without additional visa

About Study in Holland


www.ucti.edu.mywww.hw.ac.uk/malaysia.htm

Asia Pacific University of Technology and InnovationHeriot Watt University (Malaysia Campus).

Malaysia has grown tremendously and has become a more developed country over the years since its independence more than 51 years ago. It has soared like an eagle, evolving into a high technology nation with her own Silicon Valley and, her many high technology buildings, some of which were built to depict the rich heritage of Malaysia, like the Petronas Twin Towers. Malaysia has experienced a steady economic progression and rapid infra structural development of which Malaysians are truly proud.

This would be a real bliss to study in the harmonious and peaceful multicultural and multi ethnic society of Malaysia with exquisite treasures of beaches, oceans, lakes, waterfalls, forests and lots of other natural treasures. The excellent and innovative educational system of Malaysia emphasizes on quality research and strong, improvised and modern ways of teaching to assure best education.

You can study in world class colleges and universities offering reputable degrees at relatively low tuition fees and moderate living expenses. The medium of teaching is English and the other considerable factors include lovely weather, excellent transport system and diverse culture. Malaysia has a number of universities with better reputation and international recognition that can surely make a considerable difference to your career and provide you the opportunity to improve your skills.

Parents can visit and live in Malaysia while the student is studying there. Spouse and dependent children can get visa and live with the student. Part time job is allowed during vacations of more than 7 days. Very good chances of permanent job and immigration after completion of degree program. Student can earn dual degree as a number of international universities are in Malaysia including UK based institutes. Airport pickup is arranged by institutes for every student arriving 1st time in Malaysia. Very low living and educational cost. Two years B.Com degree holder student can get 1 year exemption. Marit based scholarships available. Five intakes per year for bachelor degree and three intakes per year for master degree.

According to the world competitive yearbook published by Swiss institute of management development in 2010, Malaysia had an overall ranking as world's 10th most competitive country. At the time of independence the economy was fully dependent upon rubber and tin industry but over the years Malaysia has become more efficient and competitive globally. World Bank has reported Malaysia as the world's 24th most business friendly nation. A survey conducted by ECA International showed that Kuala Lumpur is still among the least expensive cities in terms of cost of living relative to other Asian cities.

Malaysia has a 30 year experience of international education and offer international students to be a part of its world renowned and well structured educational system at extremely affordable cost. 1n 2010 there were more than 80,000 international students studying in Malaysia proving Malaysia a better choice for international education.

About Study in Malaysia

No bank statement required No Advanced DepositNo IELTS required No Visa Interview

Important Features

Malaysia

www.seu.edu.cn/s/132/main.jspywww.english.bit.edu.cn/www.ncepu.net.cnwww.shzuni.comwww.csmu.edu.cnwww.hutcm.com

Southeast University Beijing Institute of TechnologyNorth China Electric Power UniversityShihezi UniversityChangsha Medical UniversityHunan University of Chinese Medicine

Institutes Affiliated with us WebsiteInstitutes Affiliated with us Website

CHINA

About Study in China

China has been offering education to foreign students for more than fifty years and today it ranks one among the top countries of the world that are most-sought-after by international students for quality education. With the availability of large number of top universities, colleges, institutes in china, China accommodates abundant number of students from more than hundred different countries across the world these days.Universities in China make regular efforts to enhance distinctive teaching and training methods to complement the different academic settings of the foreign students. Foreign students are encouraged to work towards postgraduate and doctoral degrees in Chinese universities and those who study graduation in china are welcome to return for further education with many special considerations. In several universities courses conducted directly in foreign languages are available for the students who are studying in China. China is a land of archeological wonders, fabulous beauty and charming people.

It presents a blend of age-old tradition yet has a lot to offer to the study-abroad students with varied academic interests. China is one of the countries of the globe that harbor oldest living culture and yet is well developed enough to offer world-famous higher education to thousands of students from overseas aspiring to study in China. The fastest growing economy, enchanting culture and high spirits of its people make studying in China a perfect place to have a unique study-abroad experience. Scholarship programs in China are available on the basis of mutual exchange programs. Those who want to apply to study in China on a Chinese scholarship have to go through government policies. Private students can make application directly to the top universities, colleges, institutes in China where they wish to pursue their study program (or study graduation in china).

1. Recommendation/Teacher letter/Reference Letter (From two teachers or employers): Letter should say that the teacher has known you from previous years and you have been a very good student of his class etc. Sample link: www.educationconcern.com/teacher_letter.htm2. Matriculation, O-Level/10th Grade certificate & Result Card (2 copies) 3. Intermediate, A-Level/12th Grade certificate & Result Card (2 copies) 4. BA/BBA/BSc/BCS/B.com degree & transcripts (2 copies): this point applies to you if you have done bachelor degree.5. MA/MBA/M.Com/MSc/MCS degree & transcripts (2 copies): this point applies to you if you have done master degree.6. Job letter (experience letter if any)7. Personal statement / study plan (One page essay in which you have to show your interest into your desired study program and its benefits to you after completion). See samples of "study plan" at www.educationconcern.com/Personal_statement.htm8. CV (mostly optional) How to make a good CV link: www.educationconcern.com/images/CV_format.jpg9. Two PP size photos10. Two copies of passport (Compulsory for UK) (1st page of passport and pages with your previous visas & rejections)11. Two Copies of IELTS / Toefl / PTE Result12. If applying for Engineering Degree/Computer Science Degree, Math with minimum C Grade in last qualification is mostly required.13. Please bring original documents at the time of submission for verification & proper scanning.

Notes of specific countries:

1. For USA admission (Compulsory Condition): (a) A bank letter (Bank Statement) from your sponsor's bank stating that the account holder (sponsor) is having funds in his/her account which should be more than first year tuition fee and living cost for Bachelor degree & Master degree. (b) Sponsor's Affidavit/Letter stating that he/she is willing to bear all the educational and living expenses of the student throughout his/her study abroad period.(c) Documents attested by the issuing school/college/university and sealed in an envelope with stamp & signature on its flap is required.2. For Canada: Documents attested by the issuing school/college/university and sealed in an envelope with stamp & signature on its flap is required.3. For UK admission (Compulsory Conditions) Metric + Intermediate documents should be attested by the board + IBCC, Bachelor / Master degree should be attested by HEC or by the University if your institute is not affiliated with the HEC. 4. For MBBS in China: Not required: CV, Personal Statement, Recommendation letter, Job letter, IELTS.

Educational Document Checklist for Admission into Foreign Countries (General)

P R O S P E C T U S

International College of Languages

(ICOL)

History Page 18 Introduction to IELTS Page 19 Syllabus Page 21 Fees & Packages Page 22 Schedule of IELTS class Page 23 IELTS Workshop Page 26 Introduction to iTEP Page 27 Facilities & Services Page 28 Contact details Page 29

C O N T E N T S

Spoken English

International College of Languages (ICOL) has been operating since 2004 and is providing exceptional educational services to all the English learners out there. Students visit us and after their required study periods attain the skills they need to excel in their tests. We hold a strong relationship with British Council Pakistan. We are also a member of British Council IELTS Partnership Program and we have been trained by them for IELTS Teaching. At ICOL, students are our top priority. We cater to their thirst of knowledge. We teach them to use English in their daily lives as it has become essential in every field of life. Good English communicative skills can take you to distances. Moreover, English is the international language of diplomacy, business, science, technology, banking, computing, medicine, aviation, UN & NATO armed forces, engineering, tourism, Hollywood films and arguably the best pop and rock music in the world. So here at ICOL we strive to build the English language skills so that our students can achieve excellence in their life. We at ICOL teach the following classes: 1. IELTS, 2. iTEP, 3. Spoken English Classes.

IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing system. It operates on a nine point band, where a nine indicates that the student has a level of English equivalent to a highly educated native speaker,and it tests all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in an academic context. Generally speaking, undergraduate students need to obtain a score of 5.5 overall to gain university admission and postgraduate students need a score of 6.5 overall. Some universities will ask for higher grades for all courses, or for specific programs. The IELTS exam can be taken at centers worldwide and at frequent intervals throughout the year. Candidates pay a fee to take the exam. IELTS is the world's proven English test. Over 1.4 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment. IELTS is recognized by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. We ICOL, offer IELTS classes which are being run by highly qualified staff. You can join us and achieve the IELTS band that you require with ease. We run new classes every week so that any student can join us with comfort and achieve their desired band. There are two versions of the test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Both are graded in exactly the same way. You will take the first three parts of the test all on one day in the following order: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. There are no breaks between the first three tests. You will take the Speaking test either on the same day, or 7 days before or after that, depending on local arrangements. A range of native-speaker accents (North American, Australian, New Zealand and British) is used in the Listening test, and all standard varieties of English are accepted in responses in all parts of the test.

We Prepare for

IELTS

Introduction to

We are member of British Council IELTS Partnership Program and we have been trained by them for IELTS Teaching.

!!Mondays!! Lecture on Introduction to IELTS, (Reading, Writing, Listening, Specking + Grammer)

Listening Session is held on Mondays which comprises of a movie session in order to enhance student's listening skills. Additionally we also perform a IELTS Listening Test to provide a taste of what will happen in the real test.

!!Tuesdays!!

The Reading Session focuses on your reading skills. We make the student read different material from different publications plus we also perform a IELTS Reading Test to provide a taste of what will happen in the real test.

!!Wednesdays!!

The Writing Session mainly focuses on the writing skills of the student. Report Writing & Essay Writing is the main focus in this session. We also perform IELTS Writing Test to provide a taste of what will happen in the real test.

!!Thursdays!!

The Speaking Session is to practice verbal communication with the examiner and in daily life as well as an IELTS Speaking Test is also conducted in this session along with presentations.

!!Fridays!!

The test day, The test is taken on the same pattern of final exam.

!!Syllabus!!

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!IELTS Maximum!!

Those students who need practice and hard work for IELTS preparation, we have a 2 months package for them which will ensure them get

their required bands in IELTS. The fee for this package is Rs. 7500/- for 2 months. All course material is given free of cost. New class

starts every Monday.

!!Four Weeks Package!!

A one month package is designed for working professionals who would like gist knowledge of IELTS and take test as soon as possible.

Class starts every Monday. The fee for one month package is Rs. 4000/-.

!!Fee & Packages!!

!!IELTS class schedule!!

Our brief class schedule is as follows:

Monday-Friday---IELTS Class06:00pm to 7:30pm

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You listen to a conversation between two people set in an everyday social situation, e.g. a conversation in an accommodation

agency, and answer questions on your comprehension.

You listen to a monologue set in an everyday social situation, e.g. a speech about local facilities or a talk about the

arrangements for meals during a conference.

You listen to a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a

student discussing an assignment, or a group of students planning a research project.

You listen to a monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.

Understand the Listening test: You will be listening for a purpose and hear a variety of accents. A variety of voices is used in the IELTS Listening test, so you might hear Australian, British, New Zealand or North American accents. You will be listening to a pre-recorded CD-ROM, and the passages that you hear will increase in difficulty as you go through the test. The content of the Listening test is the same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests.

The IELTS Listening test takes approximately 30 minutes, and you are allowed an extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers from your question booklet to your answer sheet.

The IELTS Listening test is broken down into four sections:

Timing

Four sections:

Purpose of the test

The IELTS Listening test is designed to assess a wide range of listening skills, including how well you

·Understand main ideas and specific factual information ·Recognize the opinions, attitudes and purpose of a speaker ·Follow the development of an argument

You will begin by listening to a recording of instructions and a sample question for section 1. Then you will read the questions for section 1, listen to section 1, and answer the questions. This procedure is repeated for sections 2, 3 and 4. In the final 10 minutes, you will transfer your answers onto the answer sheet. Each section is heard once only.

Understand the Reading test: You will need to read quickly and efficiently, and manage your time. You will be asked to

read three different passages and respond to related questions in your IELTS Reading test. The content of the Reading test is different for

IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests. Details of each version are given below.

The IELTS Reading test is designed to assess a wide range of reading skills, including how well you:

Read for the general sense of a passage

Read for the main ideas

Read for detail

Understand inferences and implied meaning

Recognize a writer's opinions, attitudes and purpose

Follow the development of an argument

This is the case for whichever version of the IELTS test you are taking.

The IELTS Reading test takes 60 minutes. You are not allowed any extra time to transfer your answers, so write them directly on to your answer sheet. You will need to manage your time during the test because you will not be told when to start or finish each section.

You will be given three different passages to read, each with accompanying questions. You can expect to read 2,150 - 2,750 words in total during your test.

There are three sections to the IELTS Academic Reading test, and each contains one long text. These are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. They have been written for a non-specialist audience and are on academic topics of general interest. They range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. Each text might be accompanied by diagrams, graphs or illustrations, and you will be expected to show that you understand these too. A simple glossary is provided if the material contains technical terms.

There are three sections to the IELTS General Training Reading test. The texts used in each section are taken from notices, advertisements, company handbooks, official documents, books, magazines and newspapers. Section 1 contains two or three short factual texts, one of which may be made up of 6 - 8 short texts related by topic, e.g. hotel advertisements. The topics are relevant to everyday life in an English-speaking country. Section 2 contains two short factual texts focusing on work-related issues, e.g. applying for a job, company policies, pay and conditions, workplace facilities, staff development and training. Section 3 contains one longer, more complex text on a topic of general interest.

Purpose of the test:

Timing:

Three Sections:

IELTS Academic Reading test:

IELTS General Training Reading test:

Understand the Writing test:

Understand the Speaking test:

Write clearly, organise your ideas and use a varied vocabulary.

Purpose of the test: The IELTS writing test is designed to assess a wide range of writing skills, including how well you

Write a response appropriately

Organize ideas

Use a range of vocabulary and grammar accurately

This is the case for whichever version of the IELTS test you are taking.

Timing: The IELTS Writing test takes 60 minutes. Spend 20 minutes on Task 1, and 40 minutes on Task 2. You will need to manage your own time, so make sure you move on to Task 2 after 20 minutes.

Two Tasks

There are two tasks in the IELTS Writing test: You will be asked to write at least 150 words for Task 1 and at least 250 words for Task 2.

IELTS Academic Writing test: Write in a formal style in the IELTS Academic Writing test. In Task 1 you will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram. You will be asked to describe, summarize or explain the information in your own words. This might involve describing and explaining data, describing the stages of a process or how something works, or describing an object or event. In Task 2 you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. You should find the issues interesting and easy to understand.

IELTS General Training Writing test: The topics used in the IELTS General Training Writing test are of general interest. In Task 1 you will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation. You can write the letter in a personal, semi-formal or formal style. In Task 2 you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. You can use a fairly personal style.

The Speaking test is as close to a real-life situation as an exam can get. You will talk to a certified examiner in the IELTS Speaking test. A variety of accents may be used, and the test will be recorded. The content of the IELTS Speaking test is the same for both the IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests.

Purpose of the test: The IELTS Speaking test is designed to assess a wide range of skills. The examiner will want to see how well you can:

communicate opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences;

speak at length on a given topic using appropriate language

organize your ideas coherently

express and justify your opinions

analyze, discuss and speculate about issues

Please Note: Make sure that you relax and talk fluently. You will need to speak naturally.

Timing: The IELTS Speaking test takes 11-14 minutes.

Three sections: The Speaking test is made up of three sections:

Duration Information

The examiner will introduce him or her and ask you to introduce yourself and confirm your identity. The examiner will ask you general questions on familiar topics, e.g. home, family, work, studies and interests. This section should help you relax and talk naturally.

The examiner will give you a task card which asks you to talk about a particular topic, including points to includein your talk. You will be given one minute to prepare and make notes. You will then be asked to talk for 1-2minutes on the topic. You will not be interrupted during this time, so it is important to keep talking. The examiner will then ask you one or two questions on the same topic.

4-5 min

3-4 min

4-5 minThe examiner designed to give you an opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and ideas.

will ask you further questions which are connected to the topic of Part 2. These questions are

Section

Part 1 Introduction and interview

Part 2

Individual

long turn

Part 3

Two-way

discussion

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