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IELTS - Frequently Asked Questions |
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What you want to know about IELTS |
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Please click on the questions to see the answers.
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IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe.
IELTS is widely recognised as an entrance language requirement by universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and North America (104 universities in USA). IELTS is developed and managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Exams, the British Council and IDP Education Australia.
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WHY DO I NEED TO TAKE THE IELTS TEST? |
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You need to take the IELTS test if you want to study abroad, plan to pursue business opportunities in English speaking countries and intend to emigrate to Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
IELTS assesses and certifies your ability to use English language in multiple contexts. A good score (usually six and above) is an entry requirement for many colleges and universities worldwide. Immigration offices require scores on a range of four to six. IELTS is accepted by most UK, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions. In the United States it is increasingly gaining recognition as an alternative to TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
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WHEN CAN I TAKE TEST IN ARMENIA? |
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We run a regular service so you can take your test throughout the year. Test dates can be found in Exam dates subsection. |
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WHAT TYPE OF IELTS SHOULD I TAKE? |
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You can take either the Academic or General Training Reading and Writing modules. You'll need to choose the Academic Reading and Writing module if you are planning to undertake academic study in a higher education institution. If you are planning to undertake non-academic training or apply for immigration to Australia, Canada or New Zealand, we recommend you take the General Training Reading and Writing modules. |
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HOW OFTEN CAN I TAKE THE IELTS TEST? |
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IELTS candidates may repeat the test as often as they need to. There are no restrictions/limitations on the frequency of registration to IELTS. |
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WHAT DOES THE TEST INVOLVE? |
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You will be tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking, whichever module you take. The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are taken in one day. The Listening module lasts for 30 minutes. The Reading and Writing tests last for 60 minutes for each paper. The Speaking module may be taken on the same day of the other three modules, or at the discretion of the test centre, in the period seven days before or after the other modules. |
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WHEN AND HOW SHALL I RECEIVE MY TEST RESULTS? |
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The Test Report Form (TRF) will be issued on the 13th day after the test date and is also available online after 2.00 pm on the mentioned day. Receiving institutions can also view a candidate’s score through the online IELTS verification service, if provided with the candidate’s Test Report Form (TRF) number. |
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CAN I HAVE ANOTHER COPY OF MY RESULTS? |
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Due to the University of Cambridge regulations, candidates receive one original copy of their Test Report Form. |
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CAN I KNOW MY RESULTS OVER THE PHONE, FAX OR EMAIL? |
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Results are never given out over the phone, fax or email. |
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WHAT IF I AM NOT ABLE TO PICK UP THE RESULTS BY MYSELF? |
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If you are not able to pick up the results by yourself, please send an e-mail to exams@britishcouncil.am mentioning the name and the ID number of the person who is authorised to take your results. The authorised person needs to bring their passport or ID in order to pick up your Test Report Form. |
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IS IT POSSIBLE TO SEE WHAT MISTAKES I MADE IN MY ENGLISH EXAM? |
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No, because all question papers are sent to Cambridge ESOL in the UK. Candidates' answers and other work done by the candidates as part of an examination remain the property of Cambridge ESOL and will not be released to candidates, schools or administering centres. |
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HOW MUCH DOES THE IELTS TEST COST? |
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The fee for IELTS Examination is 78.000 AMD (VAT inclusive) or 180 EUR (VAT inclusive) if paid abroad. |
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WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME TO THE TEST? |
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Please bring passport, black pens, pencils and eraser on the exam day. Please do not bring any extra paper. If you need to do a draft or write some notes, you will be able to do it in your work booklet, which will be distributed before each section. |
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WHAT IF I AM LATE FOR THE EXAM? CAN I STILL TAKE THE TEST? |
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If you are late for the session you will not be allowed to take the listening test but still can take the rest of the test. |
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DOES THE BRITISH COUNCIL ARMENIA PROVIDE PREPARATION COURSES FOR THE TEST? |
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The British Council Armenia doesn’t administer any preparation courses.
If you are taking the IELTS test and need to practise your skills, then our online self-study resource - Road to IELTS – is for you. We recommend you use it along with other forms of preparation. You can also take a look at the IELTS section of the British Council’s LearnEnglish website which contains practice materials to help you to prepare for the listening, speaking, reading and writing modules of the IELTS test.
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You can register using the IELTS Online Registration system. By this system you can choose the preferred date of your exam and easily register. |
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DOES THE BRITISH COUNCIL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR Candidates with special needs? |
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The British Council Armenia, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge ESOL examinations, offers special arrangements to candidates with special needs (e.g. hearing, speech problems, dyslexia etc.) when taking the exams. The exact procedure for each candidate will differ according to the nature and degree of the candidate’s disability.
Candidates who require special arrangements are asked to inform us by e-mail six weeks before the test date with necessary medical reports.
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What if I feel my test result is wrong? |
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IELTS |
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Please visit the IELTS website for detailed information on their global network of test centres. You can also find out which organisations and institutions recognise IELTS. You can also explore corresponding section of our website. |
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(MS Word, 30 KB). The appeal fee is fully reimbursed only if your score is changed.The payment slip along with the IELTS 
(Adobe PDF, 376 KB) should be submitted or