IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System. This is an internationally recognized test which is used to measure English ability in four major areas i.e. listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
There are two different types of IELTS test – IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, and the reason behind taking the IELTS exam will describe which paper you need to take.
IELTS (Academic):
If you want to attend a university or college in Canada, then you will require taking the IELTS academic. And as every university or college may perhaps vary in IELTS requirements, so it is important to make sure what score you require before beginning studying for IELTS. The minimum band score for all Canadian Universities for IELTS (Academic only) is 6.5 overall. Canadian Universities or Colleges do not accept IELTS (General Training) as it is specifically designed for Immigration or work purposes.
The following articles are very useful for those who want to go to Canada as a student.
IELTS requirements to get a student Visa of Canada
A simple guide to obtain a student visa of Canada
Canada wants more and more foreign students
IELTS requirements to get a student Visa of Canada
A simple guide to obtain a student visa of Canada
Canada wants more and more foreign students
IELTS (General Training):
IELTS General Training test is specifically designed for Immigration purpose. Canada has recently decreased the IELTS requirements for immigration. See full detail on the following link
Latest change in IELTS score required to Immigrate Canada
Latest change in IELTS score required to Immigrate Canada
The primary work is to find out which IELTS paper you require to take, and what IELTS score you need to attain.
The listening and the speaking modules of IELTS are the same for both the IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic papers, but the reading and the writing modules of every IELTS paper are somewhat different so it is essential to center your IELTS paper studies and practice on the right type of paper. Once you have worked this out you will be able to start the study appropriately.
Break your IELTS lessons down into sections - don't think that it is single big difficult test, however four smaller ones. Try to identify which sections of the IELTS test are your strong ones and which are sections are weak, after that you can center more study time on the areas you find more hard. But ensure that you do not ignore any areas so continue to do lesser practice even on your stronger sections.
IELTS Listening test:
This test contains three sections and total 40 questions. In this test you have to hear conversation of one to four persons and quickly pick and reproduce the correct word.
Some useful tips for IELTS listening test
See English news, talk shows and most importantly English films of your interest and try to understand the conversation. At first you will feel irritation but with the passage of time you will be comfortable hearing English.
Get some IELTS sample test Cassettes or CDs, or download some saple tests from internet and practice as much as you can.
During test, if you missed hearing some answer during, leave it and listen more carefully the next conversation. The fact is that if you start thinking on previous word, you will probably miss the next answer. Try to guess the missing answer at the end.
IELTS Speaking test:
This is in the form of a polite interview, and usually lasts about 12-15 minutes. The first section is casual questions about your introduction, where you live, hobbies etc. In the second section you have to talk on a given topic, you have to talk about two minute on this topic. After you finish your talk, the examiner will ask you some questions relevant to same topic. The second section is more difficult and normally focuses on answering questions about hot issues in society and everyday life.
Some Useful tips for IELTS speaking test
Try to speak in English with your family and friends and during everyday talk. Try to improve your pronunciation and accent by watching English news and movies. Current articles from newspapers are also helpful for the second section of the test.
Speak yourself in English in front of a mirror and try to build your confidence and grip on English speaking.
In front of examiner, speak self-confidently and clearly even if you think you are not right. Examiners will score for your confidence.
IELTS Reading test:
This section is different for the IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic papers. The IELTS Academic reading test has harder reading paragraphs and questions so it is essential to prepare with the correct paper.
Some useful tips for the preparation of IELTS Reading test
Time limitation is a major problem in this test so try to manage your time in this test. Get hold of the test by doing as many practice tests as you can. Many practice tests are available on internet as well. Search for ‘free IELTS reading tests’ and you will find a lot of results.
Read the answers first instead of reading of the paragraph.
Don’t read a paragraph thoroughly except the sentences which relate to questions, just take a fast look on paragraph, try to get the main idea of paragraph and always underline the important relevant sentences in the paragraph which are close to the questions.
Answer the easier questions first.
IELTS Writing test:
This is the most difficult test among all IELTS tests. Both IELTS (General Training) and IELTS Academic contains two sections. For General Training it is an essay and a letter and for Academic it is an essay and a report on a geographical chart. You only have one hour to do both. The essay contains more marks and comes on second, always choose the essay first. You should spend forty minutes on it, and the remaining twenty on the letter or report.
The letter or report should be 150 words, and the essay requirement is minimum250 words.
Useful tips to score better in IELTS writing paper
For the letter or report learn some stock phrases that you can use in any letter or report of a certain type. Practice rapidity writing with dissimilar past IELTS questions that you can obtain grip of. Use a stopwatch for practice as well as test. Continue practicing till you attain the target of 150 words in twenty minutes.
The essay is generally somehow difficult topic. Do brainstorming for 2 minutes (Brainstorming is a procedure when you place a storm in your brain and whatever irrespective of essay subject come in your brain put it on paper). After brainstorming find the relevant words from the words or ideas which you put on the paper, also try to relate the irrelevant words to the topic of essay. Practice for essay writing as much as you can. Writing 250 words is not a long task.
As practice makes a man perfect so practice so practice again and again befor appearing in test so that you know accurately what to expect, which type of questions will come and how to tackle them, how long it must take you to answer them, and cover a lot if different topics so that you find yourself relax in the examination hall.
Best of Luck!
109 comments:
I followed your tips of IELTS preparation and got 7.5 Band in IELTS General training. Thanks to the author of this article.
I have done Master's in Physics and applied for Canadian Immigration in 2004 from CHC New Delhi. Now embassy required IELTS score from me. Can someone guide me that how much time is remaining in my immigration?
Depali
Banglore
Hi Depali,
You have got a wonderful score in IELTS. Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Hopefully your immigration case will be finalized in 2009.
Best of Luck.
tomorrow i'll be sitting for my IELTS i wish to get the required score inorder to fullfil the Canadian immigration requirement.
all pray for me pease.
thanks,
saleh
Wish you best of luck saleh
please inform us about ur results
How was your test saleh
Sunday 24th of May i'll get my IELTS result.
my exam was ok except the listening part was extremely hard, but hopefully I'll do it
Saleh
Can some body confirm to me the validity of the IELTS certificate, for example if the test or Certificate date is 1/5/09, and the embassy ask me to submit my result on 1/1/10 it will be valid??
Thanks for all
Saleh
Dear Saleh!!
Wish you best of luck
Dear Saleh,
The validity of IELTS results for Canadian Immigration is 1 year.
thank you for your kind reply, but i've been told that it will be valid for only 6 months.
so are you sure 100% about your information?
Thank you so much.
Saleh
Dear Saleh,
Visit www.cic.gc.ca for further information.
this certificate is valid for 2 years... why canadian embassy thinks that they could set up the rules? It is unacceptable.
Dear Anonymous,
cool down
Dear sir,
is it necessary to get 5.5 from speaking for canada PR or any other option.
jatinder
Dear Jatinder,
It is not necessary
dear sir ,
i alwaredy gave ielts i got 5.5 bands do i need to give again ielts exem for PR. i got letter from immegration to submit ielts so i am confuse that i have to give it again or i i submit same result that i gave in last year
dear sir ,
i gave ielts exam last year i got 5.5 bands for PR.do i need to give again ielts exam for pr i alwaredy submit my result in immi. but i got letter from imme. to submit ielts results so this points is enough or not let me know plz .
Dear Nittin,
If your IELTS result is older than 1 year than it is expired. You have to take it again
Hi,
i got 6.5 overall
Speaking:8
Writing: 6
Listening: 5.5
Reading: 5.5
What i want to ask, do i passed since i need 12 points out of 16 to pass.
your early reply will be highly appreciated
Rgds.
Saleh
Dear Mr. Saleh,
Iam sorry to tell you that you have got 10 points out of 16,as you obtain 8 speaking which means 4 and all others are 2 ,total 10
http://immig-canada.blogspot.com/2009/03/latest-changes-in-ielts-score.html
I have the same problem and i will go for rechecking the result
please pray for me all ..
Best regards,
Rasha
Hey all,
Whats going on there?
We have to submit our documents for migration to canada by 17.11.09. The earliest date we are getting at this stage for IELTS test is 21.11.09. Please let us know how we can go about this issue. Both myself and my wife have studied in India with English as one of our languages through out. All our transcripts and certificates are in English. Is it mandatory for us to take this test?
we are a family of 4 (husband, wife and 2 children). How many of us need to take the test? Is it possible that we submit rest of the documents within the stipulated date and submit the IELTS score at a later date.
i wasnt sure that if i would be able to get some satisfactory points but after having a look at your suggestions , i think i will be in Canada in 2010 (Inshallah) :-), thank you
Arsal
dear sneha,
put a request to chc because you have no other option
I have submitted all my documents (Visa fee draft,forms, copies of certificates and degrees etc. for myself and my wife icluding children's bonafide certificate and their Birth certificates) to my agent, which he says has been forwarded to UK. With regards to Sneha's case, I would like to know whether HC requires the same documents again or fresh additional documents? Is the initial requirement only for the forms and fees? Can someone please respond to my queries?
I have my IELTS (General)on 7th Nov. in Dubai. The winter is already here. Would it be appropriate for me to wear my blazer for the Interview (Speaking Test, or should I avoid wearing it?
Dear bestpal,
Yes, the documents will be required again along with some fresh documents.
Dear Bestpal,
Try to wear a suit but on the other hand Blazer will not effect your interview. Its your confidence which will count a lot
what is the prefect time do the IELTS. i have not applied yet for immigration but one of my friend told me first give IELTS then start procedure.
Whats your opinion???
Can I re evaluate my ielts score card.
what would be the required procedure and also whats the success rate? I have two modules shortcomings by 0.5 mark each.
Please advice.
Hi ,
I am expecting my File no to come through in next 1 month and just yesterday i got my results for IELTS General Testing as :Listening 8,Reading 5.5,writing 8.5,Speaking 8.5 . I will appreciate if you could tell me if i qualify for 16 points or have to reappear
no idea
These are fascinating techniques which can be adopted and excellent band can be scored.
Hope for the best,
thanx alotttttttt.
Thanks Anonymous
hello guys!
if you already declined for the first time due to insufficent points, can you re-apply for the second time with passing the 67 points? Do i need to wait for 2 years to re-apply? i hope you can give an answer for this matter.
thanks.
hello,i dr.veena kumari from pakistan,karachi,my acknowledge had been come on 28th january.my representative told me i have to submit ilets in 120 days mean that(4 mths)require 6.5 band.i hav just start to prepartion now,kindly guide me 5.5_6band,and tell me 120 days working days r included holidays also.pls i am too much wprried.pls reply as soon possible.thaxs
dear dr veena,
Try to speak english in your daily conversation because speaking is the most difficult module for non-english
If I need 14 points, what should be my Score in Different section
Speaking:?
Writing: ?
Listening:?
Reading:?
AMAN
This is Nyein from Myanamr and right now I am working in Singapore and planning to take IELTS and would like to check with you if I have basic spoken French Language Cert so how much do I need for IELTS score.. Appreciated your kind advise..
I'm planning to take ielts (Academic) and I know that there is a changes in band score requirement effective April 10, 2010 from 7 which is an old to WHAT? I'll appreciate your answer as soon as possible. tnx!
i have passed out b-tech by 60.5% and i got 6 bands in IELTS ,m i eligible 4 post graduation in any canadian university if no then tell me the way , i'll appreciate your answer as soon as possible.thanx!
I applied for canadian permanent immigration in February 2007. Now when should I appear for IELTS test and what will be its validity? How much time it is expected to start my case?
Devinder Singh
Please help me do i need to take ielts first before i submit my application for immigration?thanks a lot..
Jo
Hello All ,
I stay in Dubai ..i have to give IELTS for canada immigraton .Can anyone suggest me is it tough to get good band score in Dubai or it is better to give in Bombay.I heard bombay is not too strict in checking ..Please suggest i am too confused and i have to take a decision ASAP.
Riya
@Riya,
You should not worry unnecessarily. There would be hardly any difference in the checking style, really speaking. This I can say for sure because I have read the guidelines for examiners of IELTS, which is uniformly given to all such examiners globally. I gave the General test in Dubai (NOV 09) and got 8 Bands in aggregate (W8.5, R8, L7.5, and S7)without coaching, but of course with self study! My son got better than me (for Academic in Dubai-July 08) i.e. 8.5 in Total, whereas my daughter got 7 by appearing for Academic in Bombay (July 2009).She felt that had she appeared in Ahmedabad, she would have secured more, perhaps 8. You got the hint, I guess! I feel they are very impartial in Dubai, barring the speaking module where I was examined by a neighbouring country's examiner and hence my score in that was biased! But since I got more than required, I did not make a fuss by asking for a re-exam. Wherever you feel more at home, would be best for you!
Best of Luck!
dear guys ,
just i want to say that ielts is bull shit why are you wasting your time try to settle in your own country ,you will earn low income but you will feel good and happy with family and friends .
Yours Sincerely ,
Well wishers
I am applying for 3yrs course in Acupuncture in BC, Canada which is accredited by Canadian traditional Chinese medicine association. How many bands in IELTS is required for me to get student visa as the college has no such requirement.
i am university lecturer.experience 1year.
IELTS score overall 6.
can i pass
YES ANONYMOUS,
YOU CAN EASILY PASS.
TELL SOMETHING ABT UR CREDENTIALS
Salam GUYz,
i m student of BBA (4th Semester).i want to proceed my further bba in canada.Can i transfer my credut hours? and plz give me full guideline about visa information / requirment.
THANXXXXXXXXXXXXX
I have IELTS score Over all 5 band I have addmission in PhD programe and scholarship from canadian university.
Is this band is ok to get student visa from Pakistan to canada?
hi! i had 8.5 for the listening,7-reading,and 6.5 for the writing and speaking.. i really like to apply as a nurse thr in Canada.. will i pass??
@Anonymous -Nurse
You have scored the maximum in your requirement of English proficiency based on your bands "8.5 for the listening,7-reading,and 6.5 for the writing and speaking each" This means you have scored full 16 bands (4 each). Now whether you pass for Canadian immigration depends on other factors. Check whether 16 of IELTS gives you 67 (or above), if yes then Eureka and congrats; you have the desired points and if not then my sympathies. Still you,may try to improve on other factors (like Masters if you have only a Bachelor's, confirmed job offer etc.)
Dear All
I am pretty much confused about my writing skill, can anyone tell me how to assess the writing skill.
There are 3 secrets of getting good score in IELTS writing
1. Practice
2. Practice
3. More Practice
so practice again and again inorder to get better score in IELTS writing module
Dear Sir,
Hi, I obtained IELTS (GT)(4.12.2009) score in Listening- 4, Reading- 4.5, Writing- 5.5, Speaking- 5.5. I would like to ask you, am I eligible to apply for immigration under skill category.
-Bohat S.
Hi friend,
Niru Adhikari
The mentioned below is my IELTS score
Reading:5.5/Writing:6/listening:6.5/speaking:7
What is the total points i will get from my score?Please reply ma as soon as possible
Dear Bohat S.
Canadian immigration depends on many other factors. Please visit cic website and calculate your points first.
Also Canada has defined 29 new occupations for future immigrants. if your profession lies in than you are eligible.
This score of ielts will give you 0+1+2+2=5 points
dear Niru Adhikari,
Reading:5.5 = 2
Writing:6 = 2
listening:6.5 = 2
speaking:7 = 4
Total = 10
So your total points of ielts for canada immigration are 10
hi if i need 16 points what points should i get from each category? reading, writing, listening and speaking.
thanks,
Dear,
If you want to get 16 points of IELTS for Immigration to Canada you have to take following band score in IELTS
Reading, Writing, Speaking = At least 6.5 Band
Listening = At least 7.5 Band
These scores will give you 16 points for Canadian Immigration.
You need the following minimum scores in the respective modules to achieve the max 16 points:-
1) Listening : 7.5
2) Speaking : 6.5
3) Reading : 6.5
4) Writing : 6.5
Anything less than the above will give you, obviously, less than 16 points.
So practice, practice to achieve the best score.
Best of Luck.
Dear ,
I i get somewhat less in writing like 5 but excess in listening like 8, am i still eligible. Someone please reply.
Thanks
sas
Dear SAS,
in which category of visa you want to apply?
Hi every body! I have just got the result of IELTS. However, not so satisfied.My score is as average 5.5 total. In four levels: L-6,R-5,W-6,S-5.5. unfortunately I have got speaking far less then aspected.so my easy band score is less. In reading< I could not do so well, on the same day I knew. for Immigration i need just 7, her I will get 8 in total.
I am an Englis teacher forc college . Do I need more then this score being English Teacher. Please suggest me. I donot have adeqate time too to retake the test.
My eligibility is ok, only being teacher the visa officer believes me or not. I know as i retake the test I will get better.
Any one suggest me
Basanta,Doha, Qatar
Basanta
You need 7 and you scored 8 than y r u thinking to retake ielts?
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@Anonymous-Basanta of Sept 02,
Regret to say that for an English teacher, your writing is awful and hence the pathetic score. Even if your total points for Canadian immigration hovers around 80 or 90 for that matter and your Language scores are 8 points, then I am afraid the V.O. will be compelled to reject your case. I have seen that happen even for a Draughtsman who has to have a fairly good command of English for reporting and communicating. The only alternative as a I see is to retake the Test after a lot of practice. But dude, you need to really work hard to brush up your English skills.
Best Wishes!
hello,
i am an RN from muscut going to apply for canada imigration. i have accedemis IELTS listening reading and speaking 7 and writing 6 with overall 7.is it ok for appln?
my ielts acore is 7 for reading speaking and listening and 6 for writing.i am an rn from muscat want to be an imigrant to canada. doyou think tis accademic score of ielts enough?
dear jasmin,
there are lots of other factors involved in immigration to canada. plzz give your full details
ielts academic is not sutable for canadian immigration
I have got these marks
Listening 6.5
writing 6.0
Reading 5.0
listening 3.5
And I have applied in Social Worker category (4152), so it it necessary appear in ielts again ?
hey...i had done my b.pharma this year... i want to go canada 4 my masters...can u tel me how many time vil required 4 d ielts training... ????
thanks...
VINAY PATEL
GANDHINAGAR
GUJARAT
INDIA
In my view being english second language .for CANADIAN IMMIGRATION IELTS SCORE BAND IS STILL HIGH THEY SHOULD REDUCE IT
Hello I am Done B.Com(Computer Application)
and want to go canada for m.b.a can i work with study there and can i get job after my studies in canada. how much band or point required for study in canada for m.b.a
Hello i have finished my college study now i wanna go to canada for bachelor degree and migration inshallah .,.,..but what"s the minimum ielts requirement for universtities of b.e which means bachelor of engineering.I think 5.5 or 6.0 band minimum required .,.,.someone tell me am i right and
Hi,
I got my IELTS today
L 6.5
R 6.0
W 7.0
S 6.5
Is that enough to qualify for a Canadian Visa?
Thanks
Hi I got IELTS result today
R 6.0
W 7.0
S 6.5
L 6.5
Is that enough to qualify for a Canadian visa? Kindly advise.
Thanks
hi raine
i dont know that u qualify or not but u got 12 point from this result now how many point u reqire for visa u know well
hey im a student
i have to ielts test.
i have to take atleast 5.5 bands
so please tel me how much prepration i have to do for ielts test
regards Hassaan javaied
hassan.. hi my name is muhammad hassan. i passed the diploma of associate engineering in 2010.. i have no confident to pass the exam of ielts.. plz anyone tell me the some tips of preparation for ielts..
Get the ielts books along with CDs from market and start preparation. The three tips of ielts preparation are
1. Practice
2. Courage
3. More Practice
i am sidra from pakistan.i want to go canada through immigration.tell me plz,what i should do.first pass the ielts or apply for immigration.because my profession is related to new 29 profession list.i am social worker.
First take the IELTS than apply
dear sir/mdam,
i just want to know about the diffrence between british council and idp ?
some people told that IDP is best for ielts test and some goes to BC, i am confused where should i go ?
Recently i gave my ielts exam through BC and i got 5.5 bands so now i choose IDP for ielts exam.
upto how much i should be studied
dear sir
all i want to know that how much bank statement z required for getting student visa(spouse) of canada
Dear sir.
i want to do the IELTS test,Give me useful advise in which council i do the ielts test..
i want to go to canada....plzzzz replay me
Dear sir.
I completed 12 science with 68%.
I will go to canada for study.
Pls give me which is best course for me...
I am interest in computer fill...
Hi there,
I want to immigrate to canada, I only need to take IELTS test.For my score at immigration is enough Speaking 4.0 Listening 4.5 reading 3.5 and writing 4.0. However my acquaintance tolled to me that they are looking for bands very carefully, and she said I should take 5.5. She empersize that for tham is very important to get high score, even if lower is enough. Is it so, or it is just her thoughts???
please answer me, it is very importane.
Thank you
hi,
I would like to know for how long we can use IELTS score after getting enough bands??
hi,
my in-laws are stay in Canada and they already put my file in Canadian embassy, but they told me to give IELTS for safer side...so will you any one help me that how much minimum band i required....because they told me to give this exam within a month...so its very short time for me...
plz help me...
Hey admin pls can u tell me how to get the PR in canada and how much estimate does it takes to settle and study in canada
Pls reply soon as u can
Ronny
Thanx!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks
if any student want to pass ielts it is need to Essential Practice for IELTS to get good score
i wana move to canada for pr . can u give me a piece of information for settle thr and how many bands require?
Hi,
I would like to discuses about general category work permit or PR visa in Canada. I am a Skilled worker also I have more then 10 year experience with the same field. Now I am in Dubai. I like to live and work at Canada. Let us know that IELTS is really necessary and let us know the score for each and over all Bands.
Thank you,
Best Regards,
JP
hello i am appearing for my test this saturday ...and i m quite nervous ....u hve any tip to help me out
lucky kaura
Dear Sir,
I would like canada migration.How much score(Gen) I have to obtain.
Hi actually I have got 9 band list 9 read 8.5 writing 8.5 and also speaking 9 so can I apply for pr directly for Canada I have completed b.com only so what I have to do
my ielts score is 7 bands..listening 8.5, reading 7.5, writing 6.5 and speaking 5.5 in acedemic training.. My qualification is B.ed, M.Sc.I have done M.Sc Physics in 2009... can i apply under skill category.plzzzz reply....
hello sir,
last month i gave ielts exam and i got overall 5.5 band but my requirement was 6 band
what you think ?can i got 6 band and when i should give exam?after month or two weeks
Retake exam after one month
Hello every1
My husband applying pr for canada , He applying me as a dependent visa . Is ielts required for me, ? Pls reply asap.
Hey .
My husband applying pr in canada.. He is applying me as dependent visa..
, whether ielts exam is required for me.. .? He is gng to write on dec 2012
Pls reply asap.. Cos iwanna prepare.
Thanks
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