See What IELTS Certificate Online Tricks The Celebs Are Utilizing The Ultimate Guide to the IELTS English Certificate The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world's most popular English‑language proficiency test for college and global migration. Candidates who sit the exam receive an IELTS English Certificate-- a main document that reports a band rating from 1 to 9. This guide offers a thorough introduction of the test, from format and scoring to preparation techniques and regularly asked questions. What Is the IELTS English Certificate? The IELTS English Certificate is the official result sheet issued by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English. It lists the general band rating in addition to the specific ratings for the 4 abilities: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Many universities, colleges, and immigration authorities require a minimum band (typically 6.0-- 7.0) as proof of English competency. Test Format at a Glance IELTS is available in 2 versions: Academic (for university admission) and General Training (for migration and office purposes). Both versions share the same Listening and Speaking sections, while the Reading and Writing jobs vary. Section Duration Number of Questions Task Overview Listening 30 minutes 40 Four recordings (conversations and monologues)-- response questions on essence, detail, mindset, and purpose. Checking out 60 minutes 40 Academic: three long texts; General Training: a mix of short notices and longer articles. Composing 60 minutes 2 jobs Task 1: describe visual data (Academic) or write a letter (General Training). Job 2: essay reaction to a prompt.