Exam review
In IELTS, there are four papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. There are two different IELTS modules: Academic and General Training. The Speaking and Listening tests are the same in both modules, but the Reading and Writing tests are different.
Academic modules – choose this if you wish to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, or if you are seeking professional registration, e.g. doctors and nurses.
General Training module – choose this if you wish to migrate to an English-speaking country, (e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK) or if you wish to train or study at below degree level.
What's in the exam?
| Paper | Content | Time | ||
| Listening | - | 40 questions | - | 40 minutes |
| Reading | - | 40 questions | - | 60 minutes |
| Writing | - | 2 tasks | - | 60 minutes |
| Speaking | - | 3 parts | - | 11-14 minutes |