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Change to the General Training Reading Paper

Change to the General Training Reading Paper

From 1 May 2009, Section 2 of the General Training Reading Paper will focus on the work context instead of the training context.
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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has been developed to give the fairest possible assessment of a candidates' all-round English language ability including listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Widely recognised as a requirement for entry into UK further and higher education courses, IELTS is owned, developed and delivered through the partnership of the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
What is IELTS?  
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IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. Find out more
What is IELTS?
IELTS Test format
IELTS assesses candidates' ability to use English effectively in the four key language skill areas - listening, reading, writing and speaking. Find out more
IELTS test format
Preparation course
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Our IELTS Preparation Course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for IELTS test. Find out more
IELTS preparation course
IELTS self practice
Practice makes perfect. The only way to ensure success in your exam, above all else, is to practice as much as you can. Check out some of the tips on self practice for IELTS. Find out more
IELTS self practice
Registration, dates and fees
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Check the registration requirements, dates and fees for the IELTS exam.
Registration and fees
On the test day
Find out what you should and should not do on the day of the exam.
On the test day.
Exam results and what they mean
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Tests scores are recorded on an official Test Report Form, showing overall ability, as well as performance in listening, reading, writing and speaking. Find out more
Exam results
IELTS practice materials
Practice materials for the exam - you will find practice for the reading, listening and writing papers, advice on how to go about these and the speaking paper as well as tips on how to do the best you can.
IELTS preparation materials
IELTS tips
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Dos and Don’ts to improve your IELTS performance in every module.
Exam tips
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
A comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions related to the IELTS exam.
FAQs
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Online IELTS Result Service

Can't wait to see your IELTS results? You can check them online 13 days after the IELTS test.
Band score requirement

Check your IELTS band score requirement here.
IELTS website

Visit the official IELTS website.
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