
IELTS Classes Overview
IELTS is a highly respected English language test that measures a person’s ability to communicate effectively in English in a variety of contexts, including academic, professional, and social settings. The test assesses a wide range of language skills, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and provides a comprehensive evaluation of a person’s proficiency in English.
At Mindful Education, we understand the importance of achieving a high score on the IELTS test, whether it is for work, study, or immigration purposes. That’s why we offer expert IELTS classes with experienced and qualified instructors, who use the best lesson plans to help students achieve their desired score. Our classes include weekly mock tests to help students evaluate their progress and build their confidence before taking the actual test. So if you are planning to take the IELTS test, book your seat today and get the guidance and support you need to succeed!
IELTS Language Training
The Test Format
There are four sub-tests, or modules, to the IELTS test: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Students must sit all four sub-tests. While all students take the same Listening and Speaking tests, they sit different Reading and Writing tests, depending on whether they have selected the Academic IELTS test or the General Training IELTS test.
On the day of the test, the four subsections will be taken in the following order:
IELTS Test Structure
Total Test Time
2 hours 45 minutes
The Speaking test may even take place a day or two later at some centers.
IELTS listening Test lasts for about 30 minutes. It consists of four sections, played on cassette tape, in order of increasing difficulty. Each section might be a dialogue or a monologue. The test is played once only, and the questions for each section must be answered while listening, although time is given for students to check their answers.
IELTS Reading Test lasts for 60 minutes. Students are given an Academic Reading test, or a General Training Reading test. Both tests consist of three sections, and in both tests the sections are in order of increasing difficulty.
IELTS Writing Test also lasts for 60 minutes. Again, students take either an Academic test, or a General Training test. Students must perform two writing tasks, which require different styles of writing. There is no choice of question topics.
IELTS Speaking Test consists of a one-to-one interview with a specially trained examiner. The examiner will lead the candidate through the three parts of the test:
An introduction and interview, an individual long turn where the candidate speaks for one or two minutes on a particular topic, and a two-way discussion thematically linked to the individual long turn. This interview will last for approximately 11-14 minutes.