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IELTS Exam Overview

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a leading English language proficiency test, developed by the British Council, IDP Education, and Cambridge Assessment English. It evaluates listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills for those aiming to study, work, or migrate to English-speaking countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. With a grading scale from 1 to 9, IELTS is crucial for achieving global ambitions. At Shabuj Global Education we recognize its importance in helping you reach your goals. Keep reading for an overview of the IELTS exam.

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IELTS Academic

IELTS Academic is for those who want to study at a higher education institution or for professional registration.

Types of IELTS

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General Training

IELTS General Training is for those who want to work, migrate, or study at a secondary level in an English-speaking country.

Test Format

The IELTS test is around 2 hours and 45 minutes long and consists of four parts:

Listening — 30 minutes
Reading — 60 minutes
Writing — 60 minutes
Speaking — 11–14 minutes

IELTS Exam Fees in 2025

Current IELTS exam fees for 2025 by test type and format.
Test Type	Test Format	Exam Fee (£)
IELTS Academic	Computer-based	£200
IELTS General Training	Computer-based	£200
IELTS Academic	Paper-based	£200
IELTS General Training	Paper-based	£200
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)	Computer-based	£220
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)	Paper-based	£220
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1)	Speaking & Listening	£150

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