IELTS UKVI
2023

Let's start with an overview of the IELTS exam before diving into IELTS UKVI. IELTS, or International English Language Testing System, is a popular test among immigrants hoping to pursue a professional or academic career in the United Kingdom. IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic are also part of this exam.

If you want to study, work, or migrate to the UK, the phrase UKVI IELTS should be at the top of your list. To study/work in the UK as an International student, you must demonstrate that your English language skills are at the level necessary for your degree/job. IELTS is one of the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) recognised by the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

We've put up a guide to assist you in understanding everything about IELTS UKVI, including the band score needed, exam structure, and so on. Let's get started!

The IELTS for UKVI is offered in three formats, and the IELTS UKVI tests you choose will be displayed in your professional CV.

• IELTS Academic

• IELTS for UKVI General Training

• IELTS Life Skills

In terms of content, format, score, and difficulty level, the IELTS UKVI academic test is identical to the IELTS academic test. The IELTS for UKVI test is only accessible at IELTS UKVI test facilities that fulfil the UK Home Office's administrative standards. Compared to IELTS, the Test Report Format (TRF) for UKVI differs. The IELTS UKVI exam adheres to additional rules to assure the validity of IELTS for UKVI test takers. IELTS UKVI is divided into two sections: academic IELTS UKVI and general training IELTS UKVI. Candidates taking the IELTS UKVI exam and seeking a Tier 4 student visa must fulfil specific language standards.

A table highlighting IELTS UKVI scores is provided below for candidates' convenience.:

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Candidates under the age of 18 who are taking the UKVI IELTS must have their parent or guardian reserve the slots for them.

Candidates can select from the above-mentioned exam centres according on their convenience. To minimise anomalies, they should closely adhere to the registration rules for UKVI IELTS.

IELTS test results are available online for 28 days but are not an official proof of your performance. Some facilities additionally offer an SMS preview alert.

The Academic Listening test is divided into four sections and lasts 30 minutes. It will measure your ability to grasp the speakers' key ideas, specific information, viewpoints, purpose, and attitudes, as well as your ability to follow the evolution of ideas.

The Academic Reading exam consists of three long readings from contemporary books, journals, periodicals, and newspapers. The texts are about subjects that you could encounter, whether you study at the undergraduate or postgraduate level or seek professional registration in an English-speaking setting. The Academic Reading test will consist of 40 questions. Multiple-choice questions, identifying facts or a writer's point of view, matching headers, features, and sentence ends, as well as sentence, summary, note, table, and flow-chart completions, and short-answer questions are all possible.

Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2 comprise the IELTS Academic Writing test. The questions on the Academic Writing test differ from the questions on the General Training Writing test.

The Academic Speaking test consists of three components and lasts between 11 and 15 minutes. 

• In Part 1, the examiner will ask about yourself and general questions about employment, family, studies, interests, and hobbies. 
• Part 2 of the Academic Speaking test will consist of you being handed a card with a topic and asked to speak about it for 2 minutes. You'll have one minute to prepare for your topic and a pencil and paper to write your response. 
• Part 3 is a two-way discussion in which the examiner will ask questions about the topic covered in Part 2.

The Exam Report Form, which includes the IELTS and IELTS UKVI results, is somewhat different to indicate that you took the test at an authorised IELTS for UKVI site approved by the UK Home Office. The UK Home Office has authorised an IELTS UKVI exam for employment, study, and migration.

Let's look through this table for further information:

Furthermore, you do not need to take the IELTS Academic for the UK. You can pursue an undergraduate, postgraduate, or Ph.D. level programme in the UK by qualifying for the standard IELTS academic and the standard IELTS. However, in this instance, you must be certain that you fulfil the minimum criteria in terms of scores specified by the university of your choice; otherwise, you will be compelled to repeat the exam until you get the requisite marks. Taking the IELTS for the UK (academic) is more advantageous since you will not have to repeat the exam if you do not match the exact criterion for IELTS scores as requested by a university. You will instead simply need to attend a pre-sessional English course.

Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2 comprise the IELTS Academic Writing test. The questions on the Academic Writing test differ from the questions on the General Training Writing test.

The Academic Speaking test consists of three components and lasts between 11 and 15 minutes. 

• In Part 1, the examiner will ask about yourself and general questions about employment, family, studies, interests, and hobbies. 
• Part 2 of the Academic Speaking test will consist of you being handed a card with a topic and asked to speak about it for 2 minutes. You'll have one minute to prepare for your topic and a pencil and paper to write your response. 
• Part 3 is a two-way discussion in which the examiner will ask questions about the topic covered in Part 2.

We'll even call you once you've arrived at your chosen university to ensure everything goes smoothly. Simply walk into an AECC office near you if you need help with your study or job!