The International English Language Testing System

1. Effective Strategies for IELTS Success

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2. IELTS is

The International English Language Testing System is designed to help you work, study or
migrate to a country where English is the native language. This includes countries such as
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA.
Ways of taking the test
IELTS on computer
IELTS on paper
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3. Academic

General Training
The IELTS Academic test is suitable for those wanting to
study in an English-speaking environment or university
(higher education). You can also take IELTS Academic
for professional registration purposes.
The IELTS General Training test is suitable for those
applying to study below degree level. This includes an
English-speaking school or college. It can also be taken
for work experience or other employment training.
The test measures if you are ready to begin studying in
English. It features vocabulary that is familiar within an
academic setting.
IELTS General Training is also required for migration to
Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test
features everyday English language skills that you will
need in social and workplace environments.
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4. Where to register?

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https://kazakhstan.britishcouncil.org/
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5. Booking process

– You should have an original ID or passport
– Bank card for online payment submission
– Under-aged TTs cannot register without
Guardian’s assistant
Test registration
complete
Payment
Profile
Email

6. IELTS on Computer

Individual computer
with headset
More exam dates
available
Electronical TRF
Faster Results(1-5
working days)

7. Test day journey

Leave home
After Test
Arrival at the test
venue (speaking or
LRW part)
Feedback
Registration
Invigilator
Identity
Sitting the Test
Your results online
and test report form
Destinations

8. Important points to remember:

bring the same identity document on the
test day as the one recorded in your
application. If you do not do this you will
not be allowed to take the test and you will
not be eligible for a refund or transfer;
Do not be late, otherwise you will not be
allowed to a test date
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9. Test type and format

Writing Test
Speaking Test
Reading Test
Listening Test
Academic
General Training

10. Listening

• 30 minutes plus 10 minutes to transfer
answers/2min for IOC
• 40 questions divided into 4 sections
• You hear the audio once only
• The questions get progressively more difficult
• Answers appear in the order of the questions
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11. Reading

• 60 minutes NO extra time to transfer answers
• 3 reading passages
• 40 questions
• Timing is crucial!
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12. Writing

Task 1: description task – 150 words
Task 2: opinion essay – 250 words
Be strict with your timings:
Task 1: 20 minutes
Task 2: 40 minutes
Plan - which task first?
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13. Speaking

Part 1: Questions on familiar topics
e.g. work/study experience; your family; your culture;
interests
Part 2: Talk on a particular topic for one to two minutes
You are given a card which states what you should talk about
and you are given one minute to prepare
e.g. Describe your favourite teacher at Primary School
Part 3: discussion of issues related to the part 2 topic
e.g. Discussion questions on education
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14. Preparation materials – IELTS Premium Last Minute

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15. Even more ways to help you to prepare

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16. Even more ways to help you to prepare

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17. Thank you

British Council is a proud co-owner of IELTS.
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