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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized English language proficiency exam that has been designed to test the English Proficiency of International students and migrants who wish to study, live and work in an English-speaking country/ environment. IELTS in managed by reputed International Organizations including the British Council, IDP, IELTS Australia and University of Cambridge ESQL Examination.
Test Formats: The IELTS has two test formats:
Testing Capacity: The IELTS is designed to test a person’s ability in four capacities including, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
The subject matter of the Listening and Speaking components are the same for both the Academic Test and General Training, however the Reading and Writing components differ for the two exams. The Reading, Writing and Listening components of the exam are all completed on the same day, but the Speaking component is usually completed a week or two after the completion of the other components. The timings will be advised by the test centre.
Test Score Validity: Test scores are valid for two years and accepted in USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Scores are released within 13 days of taking the exam.
Test Centres in India: Punjab has 7 centres for conducting IELTS, including Chandigarh, Patiala, Ludhiana, Jelandhar, Amritsar, Moga and Bhatinda. Every month, two General and four Academic IELTS tests are conducted at these centres.
Exam Fee: for both Academic and General IELTS is INR 13,250
Exam Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Listening Component (Duration: 30 minutes)
In this component, users must listen to recordings of conversations and monologues by native English people and write down their answers to a series of 40 questions that follow.
Assessment Criteria The assessors are looking to test:
Reading Component (Duration: 60 minutes)
Academic: component includes three lengthy reading passages which have been taken from journals, books, articles, magazines and newspapers.
General: Includes extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, advertisements, notices, company handbooks and guidelines.
Assessment Criteria
The reading component includes a set of 40 questions which have been designed to test a range of reading skills, including:
Writing Component (Duration 60 minutes)
You are required to complete two tasks within a one-hour time frame.
Academic:
Task 1 - this component will include a table, chart or graph, and would require you to summarize your understanding of what the graph/chart depicts in your own words. It may require you to analyse data, describe stages of a process, or describe an object or an event.
Task 2 - You will be asked to write an essay based on a point of view or argument that has been expressed in the task.
*Both tasks must be completed using a formal style of writing.
General:
Task 1 - A situation/ scenario will be presented to you and you will be asked to write a letter describing your understanding of the situation. The letter can be written in formal, semi-formal or personal format.
Task 2- You will be asked to write an essay based on a point of view or argument that has been presented in the task. It can be written using a personal style of writing.
Assessment Criteria
The writing component assess the individual on:
Speaking Component (Duration: 11-14 minutes)
This part of the test will be recorded and will test your ability to speak and communicate in English.
Part 1 - The examiner will question you on general topics such as your hobbies, studies, work, family, interests and generally lasts about five minutes.
Part 2 - You will be given a topic and asked to speak about that topic for two minutes. You will be given one minute to prepare what to say. At the end of the two minutes, the examiner will ask you a few questions on the topic.
Part 3 - The examiner will ask you additional questions about the topic you discussed in part two. At this point, you will have the opportunity to discuss the topic in greater detail, including any ideas or issues relating to the topic. This part lasts about four to five minutes.
Assessment Criteria
SIEC IELTS Training/ Coaching
SIEC conducts frequent training programs to enhance a person’s ability to successfully attain their desired score in the IELTS exam. We have several branches throughout India that operate as test centres, all of which have been authorized by the British Council.
Types of training We provide two types of training methods, Online training and Classroom Training.
Online Training
Our trainers provide the best quality guidance and tips on how to score effectively on each band of the IELTS exam, to achieve the maximum possible score in a limited time frame. All you require is a stable internet connection, a laptop/ desktop, a set of headphones, a paper and a pen.
Classroom Training
IELTS coaching can be undertaken at the following test centres. *The seats are subject to a first come, first serve basis.
Chandigarh Centres, Sector 35
M: +91 9650116699
Email: enquiry@siecindia.com
Address: SCO 451-452, Sector 35-C, Chandigarh
Ludhiana Centre (Mall Road)
M: +91 9878815118
Address: 3rd Floor, Carnival Shopping Complex, Mall Road Ludhiana, India
Ludhiana Centre (Sarabha Nagar)
M: +91 0161-4698300
Address: 3rd Floor, Carnival Shopping Complex, Mall Road Ludhiana, India
Delhi Centre
M: +91 9650116699
Email: enquiry@siecindia.com
B-2/9 1st Floor Opposite Happy Model School Janakpuri, New Delhi
Amritsar
M: +91 9650116699
Email: enquiry@siecindia.com
SCF 37 Shopping complex opposite Guru Nanak Dev University, Kabir Park, Amritsar 143002
Bangalore
M: +91 9900062552
Email: enquiry@siecindia.com
S-616, 6th Floor, South Block, Manipal Center, Dickenson Road, Bangalore
The PTE exam is a computer based English language test which helps migrants and international students in non-native English speaking countries to gain the required English proficiency required to study or work overseas. It tests individuals on four components, including Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Unlike the IELTS exam, all four components of the PTE exam are tested on the same day. Generally, two of the skills are tested together, for eg: Reading and Writing, or Listening and Speaking. The test takes approximately three hours to complete and requires the individual to complete the exam using a computer. The speaking component of the exam is also taken at the computer, where your responses and answers to the questions are recorded and sent to the examiner to be marked.
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