IELTS

In the USA and Canada, TAs teach undergraduate classes. Therefore, universities are very strict about the Speaking Section. Even if your overall score is 7.5, a low speaking score (below 7.0) can disqualify you from this funding.

Yes British Council IELTS Award is a famous scholarship specifically for students who score a minimum of 6.5. Many private organizations also offer small grants to students who score an 8.0 or 9.0.

It is possible to receive need-based aid or specific country bursaries. Universities usually prefer candidates with a 7.0 or higher for fully funded scholarships abroad. Try to prepare well and get a good IELTS score.

Yes! If you are applying for PR in Canada or Australia your spouse can take the IELTS test too. If they get a good score (usually CLB 5 or higher), it adds valuable extra points to your main application.

For most immigration programs and work visas, you must take the IELTS General Training test. In case if you are applying for professional registration (like doctors or nurses) in the UK or Ireland, they may still ask for IELTS Academic.

The IELTS eligibility requirements are simple, meaning any student or worker planning to move abroad can book a seat for the exam anytime they want. The IELTS booking links are open always on IDP website. 

Passport is mandatory. A valid original passport is the main IELTS requirement, and you cannot enter the IELTS test centres without showing this document to the security guards. Do not forget.

No, there is no upper age limit. The official conducting body suggests a minimum IELTS age limit of 16 years, but you are free to take the test even if you are younger. It is allowed.

Well, the IELTS score requirement is not determined by the course type but by the country's eligibility. For English speaking countries like the USA, the UK, Canada, or Australia, you will may need to appear and score in the IELTS exam. It is an eligibility condition by the country and not the course.

Yes, they are still useful. You can use an old IELTS previous year question paper to practice grammar, but use new writing methods to avoid sounding like a robot. Be careful.