What is IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most widely recognised English language test in the world used to prove English Language proficiency skills and it’s the world’s most popular and recognised English language test for higher education and global migration.
IELTS is accepted by over 11,000 organisations in more than 140 countries and is developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment.
Why Choose IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has been setting standards in English language testing for over 30 years and is the world’s most popular English language test for higher education and global migration.
IELTS is accepted by over 11000 organisations in over 140 countries. An IELTS band score can make your university application stand out, impress future employers and even help in to get that all-important visa to kickstart your dream life abroad. There’s no limit to what you can achieve when you take IELTS with us.
Educational Success Center in patnership with the British Council, ensures your booking process is easy. We also provide you with the support you need on your way to the test day. You can register for a preferred test format on a date and time of your choice at Educational Success Center here in The Gambia
Why Millions of People are takingTheir IELTS With the British Council
Which Test is Right for me?
IELTS ACADEMIC
This measures if your English language proficiency level is suitable for an academic environment.
It helps you to:
•Study at an undergraduate level or postgraduate level anywhere in the world
•Apply for Student Route visa (Tier 4) at a university that is a Student route (Tier 4) Sponsor in the UK
•Work in an English-speaking country for a professional organisation.
IELTS GNERAL
This helps to prove you have practical, everyday English language skills. IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and tests reflect English language skills that you nee in both workplace and social situations.
It helps you to:
•Migrate to English-Speaking Country on work grounds.
• To train or Study at below Degree level
IELTS Paper or Online?- All about the Test
You can choose from a wide range of test dates in The Gambia to take your IELTS test on paper or on a computer in the British official test centres.
Test format
IELTS has four sections- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Test time
- Listening (30 minutes)
- Reading (60 minutes)
- Writing (60 minutes)
- Speaking (11-14 minutes)
The Listening, Reading and Writing tests take 2 hours 40 minutes and are completed on the same day.
The Speaking test takes between 11-14 minutes and can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests.
Required Identification Documents
On the day of the test, test takers must present their original, valid and signed passport; or National ID (for identification purposes only). Please note that you will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without the original ID that you used during your registration.
Test takers under the age of 18 will have to provide the written consent by a parent or guardian in order to apply for a test place. Please note that IELTS is not recommended for test takers under the age of 16. For any special requirements, you have to apply for the paper-based exam. For more details please contact the centre. Registration and Payment The IELTS test taker may apply online through this (link) or personally you can visit the registration unit at Educational Success Center, where a member of staff will assist with filling out the application form online.
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Did You Know you Get Free Peparation Materials from the British Council?
Road to IELTS is a popular online self-study resource for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking test practice, developed by the British Council for their IELTS test takers.
Road to IELTS includes:
• Practice zone – prepare Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening questions just as you would find in the test
• Sample videos – get advice and learn from previous test takers
• Teacher Tutorials – learn exactly what to do (and what not to do) from experts
• Timed practice tests – both IELTS on paper and computer tests available
• “My Progress” section – meet your targets using planning and tracking tools
• “Resource Bank” section – gain access to the score calculator, test countdown, and other resources to improve your planning.
Registering early means you get more time to use this materials in adequately preparing to ace the exam.
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