What are two types of IELTS test?
There are two types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.
The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.
The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take.
Which IELTS test should I take?
Individual organisations have different requirements. Make sure you check which IELTS test the organisation you are applying to is asking for. Note that you must know which type to take when you complete the online application form.
What is the test format?
The IELTS test has four sections Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11-14 minutes). The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
You’ll take the first three sections of the test on the same day, in the following order: Listening, Reading and Writing (there are no breaks between these tests). Your Speaking test will be held either on the same day or seven days before or two days after that, depending on local arrangements.
Cancellations and refunds
- You are eligible for a partial refund if you cancel your test 7 or more days ahead of the test date, a $85 (5% GST included) cancellation fee will be deducted from your total refund amount.
- No refunds are given for cancellations submitted less than 7 days before the test date.
- If you fail to appear for your test, you will not be eligible for a cancellation, and you will not receive a refund. You will have to re-apply and pay for a new test.
- If you arrive late for your test, you will not be eligible for a cancellation and you will not receive a refund. You will have to re-apply and pay for a new test.
- You must complete the entire registration process, providing accurate and complete information, this includes the mandatory upload of a clear picture of your ID (Passport/PR card)
- Registrations with missing information or failure to upload the required ID picture will be subject to cancellation.
Transfers
- Transfer requests must be made 7 or more days in advance via email at ielts@heartlandenglish.com – an administrative fee of $85 will be required to process your transfer.
- You cannot transfer your test less than 7 days before the test date.
Exceptions
- You might qualify for an exception and be eligible for a transfer (you will have to pay a transfer fee of $85) or partial refund if you provide:
- A medical certificate within 5 calendar days after the test date, explaining the reason for being absent (including falling ill on the day of the test, being unable to finish the test, or evidence of loss or bereavement, hardship, trauma or military service).
- This is reviewed and approved based on the documentation provided.
- Refunds will be denied if the documentation provided shows that a contact (email) about being absent would have been possible before the test date.
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