IELTS

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)|PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) is the world's most popular English language test. More than 2.5 million IELTS|PTE tests are taken each year. Taking IELTS|PTE opens doors – it can help you live, study and work around the world. The test has different milestones which you have to cross. These milestone scores will help you out to reach your destination. The test has different sections:

The Listening Section - Duration : 30 minutes
Academic reading/general training reading section - Duration : 60 minutes
Academic writing/general training writing section - Duration : 60 minutes
Speaking Section : Duration : 11 - 14 minutes

Total test time : 2 hours and 45 minutes

You will receive a separate Band Score. The four Band Scores, one for each section are added together and averaged for an Overall Band Score. Each Band has a statement giving a summary of the English at that level. There are nine Band levels, from one (non-user) to nine (expert user).
The minimum score accepted for a course ranges from 6.0 to 7.5.
Test Reports have a validity of two years.