IELTS

To get 8.5 in IELTS Reading, you need to read fast and answer correct. Try to get most answers right. To get 8.5 band score in IELTS Reading, you should:

• Practice past papers many times.
• Understand main ideas, details, and important info.
• Learn new vocabulary and read many texts. Check IELTS Vocabulary Words with Meanings.
• Use skimming and scanning to find answers quick.
• Use your time smartly in the test.
• Look at your mistakes and try to improve.

If you do all these, you can try to get 8.5 band score in IELTS Reading.

Yes, the university mandates students to submit proof of English language proficiency to be eligible for admission at Nanyang Technological University. The required scores for IELTS are as follows:

• TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 or higher
• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0 or higher (with minimum 6.0 in writing)
• PTE Academic: Overall score of 55 or higher
• SAT: Overall score of 1250 or higher
• ACT (Writing section): Overall score of 30 or higher

If your IELTS test is cancelled because of natural disasters or technical problems, IDP India has rules for this. You will get either a full refund of your test fee or the option to reschedule your IELTS test to another date.

No, you can book only one IELTS slot at one time. The IELTS score is valid for 2 years, so booking many slots is not needed.

If you want, you can book IELTS again after you get your result. This is only if you are not happy with your score or need to improve.

You can book IELTS slot in India any time in the year. But in some months, many students book fast. The peak season is usually in November-December, February-March, and August.

If you want your preferred date and test center, you should book IELTS 2-3 months early. This way you don't miss your seat.

The IELTS exam deadline is not same for all. It change with test center and date.

• On the IDP website you can see your test date and check Important Dates.
• You can also ask the test center. They will tell you the right last date.

Yes, candidates can change IELTS exam date if needed. But they must fill the Test Date Transfer & Cancellation Form and give proper documents. The request should reach the IELTS test centre at least 5 weeks before the original test date. After this time, no change is allowed.

The new IELTS date depends on availability and is decided by the test centre. An administrative fee of INR 3,150 is charged for changing the date.