International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic)
by British Council, IDP & Cambridge
Validity: 2 years recommended
Overview
- IELTS Academic~$2502h 45m
Dates & Locations (USA)
Offered frequently (often weekly or bi-weekly) across the US.
Exam Structure
Listening
Recordings of native speakers
Duration: 30 min
Reading
Three long reading passages with tasks
Duration: 60 min
Writing
Task 1 (visual), Task 2 (essay)
Duration: 60 min
Speaking
Face-to-face interview
Duration: 11ā14 min
Recognition
- UK, AU, NZ Universities
- Canadian Institutions
- Professional Councils