IELTS assesses the English language proficiency of people who want to study or work in environments where English is used as the language of communication, with both Academic and General Training versions.
| Section | Question Types | Time | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 40 questions across 4 recordings | 30 minutes | 0–9 (0.5-point increments) |
| Reading | 40 questions based on 3 passages | 60 minutes | 0–9 (0.5-point increments) |
| Writing | 2 tasks (report/letter and essay) | 60 minutes | 0–9 (0.5-point increments) |
| Speaking | Face-to-face interview with 3 parts | 11–14 minutes | 0–9 (0.5-point increments) |
| Overall Score | Average of all sections — 0–9 (0.5-point increments) | ||