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What is IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is


the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for
higher education and global migration, with over 3 million tests
taken in the last year.

IELTS assesses all of your English skills


— reading, writing, listening and speaking.
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration

 IELTS Academic
This test is for test takers wishing to study at undergraduate or
postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional
registration in the UK. The test involves Listening, Reading,
Writing and Speaking.
 IELTS General Training
This test is for test takers wishing to migrate to the UK and for
those wishing to train or study below degree level. The test
involves: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
 IELTS Life Skills A1
This test is for those who need to prove their English speaking
and listening skills as part of their application to UK Visas and
Immigration for Family, Spouse or Partner visa.The test involves
Speaking and Listening.
 IELTS Life Skills B1
 This test is for those who need to prove their English speaking
and listening skills as part of their application to UK Visas and
Immigration for citizenship/settlement visa. The test involves
Speaking and Listening.
Visa description CEFR Skills IELTS UKVI
level test and score
required required

Tier 1 (General) visa C1 Reading, 7.0 overall, and


Writing for each of the
Speaking and four skills.
Listening

Tier 1 (Exceptional B1 Reading, 4.0 overall, and


Talent) visa Writing for each of the
Speaking and four skills.
Listening

Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) B1 Reading, 4.0 overall, and


visa Writing for each of the
Speaking and four skills.
Listening

Tier 1 (Graduate B1 Reading, 4.0 overall, and


Entrepreneur) visa Writing for each of the
Speaking and four skills.
Listening

Tier 2 (General) visa B1 Reading, 4.0 overall, and


Writing for each of the
Speaking and four skills.
Listening

Tier 2 (Sportsperson) A1 Reading, 4.0 overall, and


visa Writing for each of the
Speaking and four skills.
Listening
Tier 2 (Minister of B2 Reading, 5.5 overall, and
Religion) visa Writing for each of the
Speaking and four skills.
Listening

Tier 4 (General) B1 Reading, 4.0 overall, and


student visa - below Writing for each of the
degree level Speaking and four skills.
Listening
*only when required

Tier 4 (General) B2 Reading, 5.5 overall, and


student visa - degree Writing for each of the
level and above Speaking and four skills.
Listening
*only when required

Family, Spouse or A1 Speaking and Life Skills at


Partner visa Listening A1-Pass.

Citizenship / B1 Speaking and Life Skills at


Settlement visa Listening B1-Pass.
What's in the IELTS Life Skills test?

IELTS Life Skills is available at two levels:


 IELTS Life Skills - A1 Speaking and Listening
 IELTS Life Skills - B1 Speaking and Listening.

THERE ARE TWO MAIN PARTS TO IELTS LIFE SKILLS


o In the first part, you are expected to ask and answer
questions on familiar topics.
o The second part is a combined listening and speaking
task.
o At level A and level B, you will listen to a task played on a
CD. Completing the task allows you to show your ability to
listen for both the general meaning and detail.
o You will say your answers, although you can makes notes
on paper while you listen to the CD.
o There will then be a discussion on a theme related to what
you have listened to on the CD.
o Additionally at B1 level, there is also a task where you
plan an activity with the other candidate.
Tasks and Assessment
The tasks in IELTS Life Skills are designed to reflect the everyday
experience of communicating in an English-speaking country. You will
be expected to take part in short discussions on everyday subjects
including:
personal details/experiences
family and friends
buying goods
work
health
leisure
education/training
transport/housing
weather.

YOU WILL BE ASSESSED ON YOUR ABILITY IN FOUR KEY


AREAS:
obtaining information
conveying information
speaking to communicate
engaging in discussion

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