IELTS COACHING
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Types of IELTS Exam
| Types | Purpose |
| IELTS Academic | For undergraduate and postgraduate students |
| IELTS General | For vocational studies or immigration |
| IELTS for Life Skills | For immigration application |
| IELTS for UKVI | Recognised by UK Visa and Immigration(UKVI) |
Mode to take IELTS exam
Pen paper based / Computer based
General Training
Listening : 40 Qs 4 parts
( 30 + 10 ) mins
Reading : 40 Qs 3 passages
60 mins
Writing : 60 mins
(Task 1: Letter & Task 2: Essay)
Academic Training
Listening : 40 Qs 4 parts
( 30 + 10 ) mins
Reading : 40 Qs 3 passages
60 mins
Writing : 60 mins
(Task 1: Report & Task 2: Essay)
- Speaking : 11 -14 minutes ( P1: Interview, P2: Cue Card & P3: Discussion )
Total Test Time : 2 hrs 45 mins
No negative marking in IELTS Academic Training & General Training
- IELTS for UKVI: It is accepted by United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for the purpose to live, work, or study in the UK.
- IELTS for Life skills: It is for those who need to prove their English speaking and listening skills to acquire a UK VISA. This test is available at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1 and B1.
- IELTS Exam fees: Paper based: 17000 | Computer based: 17000
- IELTS Result announcement : Paper based: 13 days | Computer based: 2 days
- IELTS Result Validity: 2 years
Why DEC for IELTS preparation ?
- 1 - hour KYB test
- Personalised IELTS coaching
- Learn IELTS Scientifically
- Experienced & dedicated IELTS trainers
- Certified IELTS tutor
- 3 months IELTS Regular course
- 1 month IELTS Crash course
- Weekday or weekend IELTS batches
- Maximum 20 students batch
- 1 to 1 learning training
- Cambridge official IELTS practice material
- DEC’s IELTS practice material
- Daily full length IELTS mock test facility
- Detailed performance analysis of IELTS mock tests
- Affordable IELTS online course
IELTS Band Scores
| IELTS Score Band | Proficiency Level |
| 9 | Expert User |
| 8 | Very Good User |
| 7 | Good User |
| 6 | Competent User |
| 5 | Modest User |
| Correct Answer | Band Score |
| 40 – 39 | 9 |
| 38 – 37 | 8.5 |
| 36 – 35 | 8 |
| 34 – 33 | 7.5 |
| 32 – 30 | 7 |
| 29 – 27 | 6.5 |
| 26 – 23 | 6 |
| 22 – 19 | 5.5 |
| 18 – 15 | 5 |
| 14 – 13 | 4.5 |
| 12 – 10 | 4 |
| 9 – 8 | 3.5 |
| 7 – 6 | 3 |
| 5 – 4 | 2.5 |
| Correct Answer | Band Score |
| 40 | 9 |
| 39 | 8.5 |
| 37 – 38 | 8 |
| 36 | 7.5 |
| 34 – 35 | 7 |
| 32 – 33 | 6.5 |
| 30 – 31 | 6 |
| 27 – 29 | 5.5 |
| 23 – 26 | 5 |
| 19 – 22 | 4.5 |
| 15 – 18 | 4 |
| 12 – 14 | 3.5 |
| 9 – 11 | 3 |
| 6 – 8 | 2.5 |
| Correct Answer | Band Score |
| 39 – 40 | 9 |
| 37 – 38 | 8.5 |
| 35 – 36 | 8 |
| 32 – 34 | 7.5 |
| 30 – 31 | 7 |
| 26 – 29 | 6.5 |
| 23 – 25 | 6 |
| 18 – 22 | 5.5 |
| 16 – 17 | 5 |
| 13 – 15 | 4.5 |
| 11 – 12 | 4 |
Cambridge Exam Chart
Assessment criteria
IELTS RESULTS
Frequently Asked Questions
KYB is a diagnostic test taken at the time of admission at DEC. It is designed to assess the English level of our students with reference to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for languages). Based on the level achieved in KYB we offer our students customised training to help them achieve their specific needs.
IELTS Academic Training is designed for those applying to higher education and it focuses on academic language and contexts. Whereas, IELTS General Training is more about everyday English and is to be taken if the purpose is immigration and wish to study at a below degree level or vocational courses.
The IELTS exam is offered multiple times in a month, but its availability may vary as per the location.
You can book an IELTS test through DEC by simply visiting our centre. Make sure to book your test well in advance.
Carry the original copy of passport or national ID that is used at the time of booking the test. Also, a copy of exam confirmation received through e-mail.
Yes, candidates are allowed to retake the IELTS test as many times as they want.
Re-evaluation of the test is available but it is a chargeable service. It should be requested within 6 weeks of receiving your results. It can be requested for the whole IELTS test or for one or more modules. Result of it will be available within 2 or 21 days of rechecking application done. There is a cost for requesting a remark. If band scores change, the fee paid for rechecking is refunded. Rechecking may lead to scores either going up, down, or remaining the same.
There’s no passing or failing in the IELTS exam, but it is about meeting the required score for candidates preferred institute.