Though we offer option to study in the UK without IELTS, there are many students out there who are planning to or were going to appear for IELTS examination. In the current scenario of COVID-19 pandemic where almost everything in the world is closed at the moment, they must be wondering “How will I take my IELTS examination?” Don’t worry!!
On 22nd April 2020, IELTS launched a new online test called ‘IELTS Indicator’. It is a test which gives an indicative score of IELTS which is accepted by many universities in the UK (for September 2020 only). It is a temporary solution for an in-person IELTS test in locations where tests were suspended due to COVID-19. So let us understand everything about IELTS indicator.
IELTS Indicator is a test conducted online from home on a PC. It is similar to the normal IELTS examination which includes four modules: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. The test uses live IELTS questions marked by real IELTS examiners which means it will give more reliable and accurate score.
All you need for the examination is a laptop or PC (no mobile devices are allowed), a good internet connection, a webcam with microphone and headphones. You will be given approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete Listening, Reading and Writing tests which must be completed in one sitting (without any break). The speaking test is conducted on Zoom with an examiner one day prior or before the Listening, Reading and Writing test. The test is currently available for Academic IELTS only and the exam takes place once a week. You will receive the result online within a week of completing the test and it can easily be downloaded electronically.
It is important to know that not all universities will accept the score of IELTS Indicator so please call us before booking the test to check whether you need to take the test and what all universities accepts it.
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