IELTS test lasts for 3 hours which includes listening, reading and writing. Speaking test is taken separately which may last for 10 minutes to half an hour depending on the test conductor.
About IELTS
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. Initially started in the Year 1980 AD officially, there are more than 1,200 test centers in over 140 countries.
IELTS test scores are validated by thousands of Academic institutions (Universities & Colleges) and workplaces as an Expertise in English Proficiency.
The IELTS test is currently hosted by British Council and IDP in Nepal and around the globe.
IELTS Score Scale
Extremely limited user
The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication.
Band 2
Intermittent user
The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
Band 1
Non-user
The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words.
Band 0
Did not attempt the test
The test taker did not answer the questions.
What is the duration of IELTS Test?
Listening
In this test, you have to listen to a sample piece of text that is played to you and you have to attend 40 questions related to the text. You have 1 hour to complete the whole test.
Reading
This portion of the test requires you to read 3 pieces which are provided to you. Each piece is allowed 20 minutes each.
Writing
This portion of the test is divided into two parts each :
150 words
The short portion requires you to describe a diagram or a pie chart or any similar visual chart in about 150 words. The examiner sees how good you clearly can you explain the diagram.
200 words
For the long portion, you are provided a situation and you are required to give your opinion on the situation. The examiner sees how well you can use the English language to describe your views and opinions.
Speaking
Speaking test is taken separately which may last for 10 minutes to half an hour depending on the test conductor. The examiner sees how fluent your English is and if you can/cannot communicate in English with ease.