Carmel Academy – Vyttila Kochi Kerala

IELTS has mainly two subdivisions –IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.

The Academic version of the test is intended for. The Academic version of the test is meant for individuals who wish to study at tertiary level in an English-speaking nation, that is, the candidates seeking entry to a university or institution of higher education for degree and diploma courses. Sometimes it is also required to seek professional registration, like in the case of medical professionals. Countries like Ireland, UK, New Zealand and Canada advice that doctors, nurses, etc shall have to take the Academic test of IELTS. The General Training test, on the contrary, is meant for all other immigration and employment. That is, it enables the person to migrate to an English-speaking country.

Both the Academic and General Training tests have four parts – listening, speaking, reading and writing. Listening, Speaking, and Writing Task 2 are common for both the tests. That is, the only difference between Academic and General Tests is Reading and Writing Task 1. All other features, such as the allocation of time, length of written answers and reporting of scores, are the same for both tests.

Carmel IELTS Kochi provides the best the best coaching for both General and Academic IELTS tests. Based on the requirement and purpose of migration, our team at Carmel Academy will guide the learners to choose the right test for them.

The test mainly consists of four modules: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The candidate’s proficiency in each of these modules is assessed by a separate test. The duration of the entire IELTS test is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The Listening Test: This test comprises four parts having ten questions each, with a total of forty questions. The test-taker is expected to complete it in thirty minutes.

The Reading Test: This test has three reading passages with a total of forty questions. The test-taker has to answer the questions based on the passages that they have read within the stipulated time of sixty minutes. While the General Training Reading has passages from magazines, advertisements, newspapers, and books, the Academic test consists of texts that are far more complex in vocabulary, the style of language, from newspapers, books, magazines and journals.

The Writing Test: This section consists of two writing tasks that are to be completed within sixty minutes. The Academic Writing Task 1 is an information transfer task related to the factual content of inputs such as, graphs, tables, or diagrams. It can sometimes be combinations of these inputs. For the General Training Writing Task 1, the test-taker is required to write a letter explaining a given problem, and expected to write in the style appropriate for the type of letter required; either informal (personal), semiformal, or formal. The allotted time for the Task 1 (common for Academic and General) is twenty minutes, and the word limit is 150 words. Task 2, which is common to both the tests, is an essay-based question, which has to be concluded in forty minutes, with a length of 250 words.

The Speaking Test This is a one-on-one test which spans 11 to 14 minutes, which consists of a recorded interview between the examiner and the candidate. It is divided into three sections.

Certainly. Carmel academy IELTS coaching center in Kochi offers coaching in all four modules, conducts regular practice exams, and evaluates the improvement of each learner individually by keeping a record of their progress. We are keen on keeping our study material up-to-date, encompassing the latest questions, trends, followed by the International English Language Testing System. Our collection of books include the volumes on English language learning published by Cambridge IELTS, British Council, International Development Program, and so on.

The final result comprises a score in each of the four skills, which is then organized to determine the ultimate score, or the Overall Band Score. The performance of the candidate is rated in each module on a scale of 9 to 1, each having its own interpretation. That is:

Band Score 9 – Expert user of the language

Band Score 8 – Very good user of the language

Band Score 7 – Good user of the language

Band Score 6 – User of the language

Band Score 5 – Modest user of the language

Band Score 4 – Limited user of the language

Band Score 3 – Extremely limited user of the language

Band Score 2 – Intermittent user of the language

Band Score 1 – Non user of the language

Band Score 0 – The candidate did not attempt the IELTS test

A unique feature that sets apart IELTS from almost every other examination is the fact that there is no designated, set pass mark. This is because it is fully at the will of the organization chosen by the candidate, that the application is accepted or rejected. But it is better to follow the unwritten rule that Band Scores below 5 are too low. Likewise, the Band Scores above 6 are generally accepted as good.

At Carmel IELTS-Kochi, the trainers make it a point to always aim for a higher band score, so that the learner can get into the foreign institute of his or her choice without any hassle.

Unless you are an “expert user” in English, it is not advisable to prepare for the     IELTS exam on your own. Carmel academy kochi can help you, for scores of training manuals available in book stores   and there are websites online which can help you in IELTS preparation. However , it  would be a better idea to enroll in a reputed institute and prepare for the exam under the  guidance of an experienced tutor.

A band score of 6.5 in IELTS would mean that you are between a “competent user” and “good user” of English.  A minimum score of IELTS 6.5 is generally a minimum requirement for visa /immigration offices in most countries.

The IELTS exams usually start in the mornings.  The IELTS exam and reporting time will be intimated to you in advance.

Carmel academy which is one of the best IELTS coaching centers in Ernakulam, will help you advice to improve your skills by  Read English loudly , Listen to English songs , Watch English movies, Make friends with people from other countries so you aren’t tempted to speak in your own language.

No. The IELTS score is not valid for 3 years.  The IELTS exam score validity is only for a period of 2 years.

Yes, it’s available.

The IELTS exam is divided into 4 sections:

IELTS listening (approximate duration 30 mins

IELTS reading (Duration, 1 hour)

IELTS writing (Duration, 1 hour)

The above 3 IELTS sections will be conducted on a single day, one after the other, in        the above order.The IELTS speaking (Duration, 11 – 14 mins) will be conducted on a          separate day.

Vocabulary and Grammar are two important parameters in IELTS writing assessment.  Many candidates are found wanting in these two criteria.

The candidate can easily book an exam either online or offline. It is generally advised that the test should be booked at least three weeks before the actual date of the test. The able managerial department at Carmel Academy IELTS Coaching center in Vyttila is well-equipped with the knowledge of the available dates, the differences, if any, between the tests conducted by British Council or IDP, and the trainer will suggest a date, based on the learner’s progress during the tenure of coaching.