IELTS Partners has also launched the IELTS Indicator, an online English language test for students who are affected by COVID-19 and are not able to attend the IELTS test center. IELTS Indicator will assess the student's English language skills in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Students can take the test online from their homes. In this article, we will inform you everything about the IELTS Indicator from registration to fee and the equipment you need to take the exam. Those who are looking for taking the IELTS from home can go for online IELTS which can be taken from the convenience of your home.
IELTS Indicator is the online test that students can take to demonstrate their English language skills during the COVID-19 shutdown when it's not possible to visit the official test centre. IELTS Indicator is not accepted for migration in Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
IELTS Indicator is an official product that you can take to prove English Language Proficiency to taking admission to your dream college. However, not all the institutions are accepting it currently, so, it is always better to check with the college you are applying to whether they are accepting it or not. Considering the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis, IELTS Partners has launched an IELTS Indicator through which you can demonstrate your language skills while applying to an educational institution. Candidates who are not able to visit an official test center can take this test safely from their homes.
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IELTS Indicator Checklist
Before booking the IELTS Indicator test, you need to have the necessary equipment and set it up at your home.
- A well-lit room
- Desktop or laptop
- Good internet connection
- Speakers and microphone
- Camera
- Passport or photo ID to register for the test
Note: IELTS Indicator cannot be taken on mobile or tablet
Key features of IELTS Indicator
Some of the key features of the IELTS Indicator test are given below.
- Covers different skills
The online exam covers all the IELTS skills - Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The Speaking test is delivered through a video call with a trained examiner.
- It is an official IELTS Product
IELTS Indicator has been launched officially along the lines of the IELTS exam. The structure of the online test matches the in-person test. The same standard and marking procedures are used in the online exam as in the in-person test.
- Not a substitute for the in-person IELTS exam
Once the IELTS test centres start resuming, your university might ask you to attempt the in-person IELTS even if you have taken the IELTS Indicator.
- It gives an indicative score
The test-taker will get the scores within seven days - both an indicative score for each section and an overall band score.
How does IELTS Indicator work?
It's an online, live test that has a start time and duration. To attempt the test students must have a suitable computer with reliable internet access. Candidates need to take the test in one sitting without any break. The complete test includes Reading, Writing, and Listening skills and the time will be approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Speaking test is conducted through Zoom with an examiner. The Speaking test is conducted any other day it can be given before or after the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections test. Each section is time-bound. Also, you cannot pause the test.
Who accepts IELTS Indicator?
Universities across the world and various other educational institutions use IELTS Indicator to assess the standard of applicants' language abilities when test-takers cannot access the IELTS (in-person) test centres. Please check with your university whether they are accepting it before booking it.
Is it available for IELTS General and IELTS Academic both?
Currently, the IELTS Indicator is available only for IELTS Academic. IELTS Partners has launched it for students who want to apply to universities abroad.
How much does the IELTS Indicator cost?
The fee for IELTS Indicator is US $149.
FAQs
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Q. Is IELTS Indicator is available for IELTS General or IELTS Academic?
Q. Is it offered to all the candidates?
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Q. How IELTS Indicator is scored?
Q. What identity security standards will be in place for the IELTS Indicator?
Q. Is there any minimum age requirement for candidates to take the IELTS Indicator?
Q. How is the IELTS Indicator Speaking test is different from the IELTS Speaking test?
Q. Difference between IELTS Indicator and IELTS test?
Q. What is the duration of the IELTS Indicator test?
Q. Can IELTS be given from home for India?
Q: Â What is the exam pattern of IELTS?
The IELTS exam pattern is divided into four sections namely: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All four sections have a different pattern which does not coincide with one another. The type of questions are also different for each of the sections on IELTS. Let us understand the IELTS exam pattern elaborated in the table below for Academic Test takers:
IELTS Sections | No. of Questions Tested | Time | What is Tested? |
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Listening | 40 questions | 40 minutes | 4 audio recordings are played and questions are asked. |
Reading | 40 questions | 60 minutes | 3 reading passages from academic purpose are tested followed by questions. |
Writing | 2 tasks | 60 minutes | 2 writing tasks are tested of 150 and 250 words respectively. |
Speaking | 3 parts | 11–14 minutes | 3 speaking tasks are given, applicants have to speak on the topic. |
Q: Â Do I need to attempt all IELTS sections at one IELTS exam centre?
The Listening, Reading, and Writing tests take place on the test day at the same IELTS exam centre. However, the Speaking test can be held either 7 days before or after the test date depending on the conditions of the test centre. Thus, applicants should ideally be prepared to sit for atleast all the three sections of IELTS at the same IELTS test centre as chosen during the exam registration.
Q: Â Will IELTS pattern change in 2024?
No, the IELTS exam pattern is not changing in 2024. The IELTS exam pattern was restructured in 2022 and since then no changes have been propsed. Thus, applicants preparing for IELTS exam - Academic or General, can prepare with the current IELTS exam pattern guidelines only.
Q: Â What is the IELTS Listening section format?
The IELTS Listening section format is designed in the following manner:
Candidates listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write their answers to the list of questions.
- Recording 1 - a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context
- Recording 2 - a monologue set in an everyday social context
- Recording 3 - a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context
- Recording 4 - a monologue on any academic subject
Types of IELTS Listening Questions
- Matching
- Multiple-choice questions
- Sentence completion
- Short answer questions
To improve your vocabulary check out: Vocabulary for IELTS
Q: Â How is IELTS Listening Section designed?
The IELTS Listening test is designed to assess a variety of listening skills, including how aptly the applicant:
- Understands the main ideas and identify the factual information.
- Recognise given opinions and purpose of the speaker.
- Follows the development of the given argument.
- Finally, how the applicants can accurately or closely answer the questions based on the recordings they have heard.
Thus, applicants who give the Listening section on IELTS should have an eye for detail and listen to the recordings carefully to answer questions correctly.
Q: Â What is the structure of IELTS exam?
IELTS exam structure is simple, there are four sections and applicants have to answer questions chronologically for the IELTS sections in the following order:
While, the first three sections have to be taken one after the other, Speaking section can be taken on that very day or it can be after 2-3 days of the exam. Unless the Speaking section is completed, the IELTS exam shall not be deemed as completed.
Q: Â What is IELTS Writing section format?
The topics in the Writing section are test takers who are suitable for undergraduate and postgraduates looking to get into universities.
IELTS Writing Task 1 - The test taker gets 60 minutes to complete both tasks. One task is for 20 minutes and the other is for 40 minutes. On the IELTS Academic Module, in Task 1, a candidate has to write a summary of at least 150 words of a:
Any of the above-given types of questions can be tested, thus applicants should be prepared for it.
IELTS Writing Task 2 - Task 2 is the same for both Academic and General Training Modules, and involves an essay of at least 250 words. Candidates will be asked to write an essay in response to an argument, problem, or point of view. Make sure to give responses to both tasks formally.
Q: Â What is the IELTS Reading section format?
Three long texts range from factual and descriptive to discursive and analytical. The texts are selected from magazines, journals, newspapers, and books for those looking to enter universities. Apart from the IELTS format, we have also given the types of questions below.
Types of IELTS Reading Questions
- Universities in UK175 Universities
- Universities in USA1036 Universities
- Universities in Canada173 Universities
- Universities in Australia122 Universities
- Universities in Ireland33 Universities
- Universities in New Zealand70 Universities
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