IELTS Academic – get ready for a higher education environment
The IELTS Academic test measures whether you have the level of English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher education environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.
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Take this test if you want to:
- study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level anywhere in the world
- work in a professional organisation in an English speaking country.
You can choose between IELTS Academic on paper or computer. Both test formats will take place at one of our official test centres.
If you are applying to a UK University, that has requested you to take an IELTS for UKVI (Visas and Immigration). Find out more about IELTS for UKVI.
Fee for IELTS Academic:
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Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Format: There are four sections to the test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. When you book your IELTS test with the British Council, the test will take place in an official British Council IELTS test centre, whether you choose IELTS on paper or computer.
If you take your test on paper, your Speaking test may be offered on the same day as the other sections of the test, or up to a week before or after. You will receive notification in advance by text message and email to confirm your Speaking test details.
If you choose IELTS on a computer, you have a free choice of Speaking test dates and venues.