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For a list of organisations that accept IELTS scores, [visit www.ielts.org/recognition](visit www.ielts.org/recognition).  \nAccessible and convenient  \nIELTS is offered up to four times a month in more than  \n140 countries. Tests are held on Saturdays and Thursdays. To find out test dates in your area, please contact your nearest IELTS test centre. A list of all IELTS test locations worldwide [is available at www.ielts.org](is available at www.ielts.org).  \nThe international test  \nIELTS is internationally focused in its content. For example, texts and tasks are sourced from publications from all over the English-speaking world; a range of native-speaker accents (North American, Australian, New Zealand, British etc. ) are used in the Listening test; and all standard varieties of English are accepted in test takers’ written and spoken responses.  \nThe test that’s tried and trusted  \nIELTS has been developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment, and is supported by an extensive programme of research, validation and test development.  \nThe level of the test  \nIELTS is designed to assess English language skills across a wide range of levels. There is no such thing as a pass or fail in IELTS. Results are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest) .  \n\n| \u003Cbr>The IELTS band score scale |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 9 | Expert user |\n| 8 | Very good user |\n| 7 | Good user |\n| 6 | Competent user |\n| 5 | Modest user |\n| 4 | Limited user |\n| 3 | Extremely limited user |\n| 2 | Intermittent user |\n| 1 | Non user |\n| 0 | Did not attempt the test |\n\nIELTS for UK Visas and Immigration  \nFind out how you can use an IELTS result for this [purpose at](purpose at www.ielts.org/unitedkingdom)[ www.ielts.org/unitedkingdom](purpose at www.ielts.org/unitedkingdom). For more information on going to or staying in the UK, [visit](visit www.gov.uk)[ www.gov.uk](visit www.gov.uk).  \nPreparing for your test  \nMake sure you are ready to demonstrate your English  \n1. Familiarise yourself with the format of the test by reading this booklet. If you would like more information about the format of the test and the question types used, you can find the test [specifications at www.ielts.org/testformat](specifications at www.ielts.org/testformat).  \n2. Practice using sample questions [from www.ielts.org/sampletest](from www.ielts.org/sampletest).  \n3. Consider doing a practice test. Two volumes of Official IELTS Practice Materials are available for purchase from test centres [or at www.ielts.org/prepare. These materials include a full](or at www.ielts.org/prepare. These materials include a full)[ ](or at www.ielts.org/prepare. These materials include a full)practice test with answers, and sample Writing and Speaking performances with examiner comments.  \n4. Consider enrolling in a preparation course to improve your performance in the test. IELTS test centres and language schools around the world offer IELTS preparation courses.  \nMore information is available from: [www.ielts.org](www.ielts.org)[ ](www.ielts.org)[www.britishcouncil.org/takeielts](www.britishcouncil.org/takeielts)[ ](www.britishcouncil.org/takeielts)[www.ieltsessentials.com/prepare](www.ieltsessentials.com/prepare)[ ](www.ieltsessentials.com/prepare)[www.cambridgeenglish.org/ielts](www.cambridgeenglish.org/ielts)[ ](www.cambridgeenglish.org/ielts)[www.ielts.org/usa","cbCaidsLo6g71mEJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidsLo6g71mEJ","pdf",1686351,"English","# Introducing IELTS to test takers\n## Accessible and convenient\n## The international test\n## The test that’s tried and trusted\n## The level of the test\n# IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration\n# Preparing for your test\n## Make sure you are ready to demonstrate your English\n# Know the IELTS rules and regulations\n# Register as soon as possible\n# Tell your centre if you have special requirements\n# Test format\n## IELTS Academic\n## IELTS General Training","[{\"question\":\"What does IELTS assess and for whom is it intended?\",\"answer\":\"IELTS is designed to assess the English language ability of people who want to study or work where English is the language of communication.\"},{\"question\":\"How are IELTS results reported?\",\"answer\":\"Results are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest), with descriptions for each band level.\"},{\"question\":\"What should a test taker do to prepare and how can they find test materials?\",\"answer\":\"Familiarise yourself with the test format by reading the booklet, practice with sample questions, consider doing a practice test from official materials, and check resources at ielts.org for format details and preparation materials.\"}]","Information for Candidates - IELTS to test takers | PDF",1790737882]