IELTS

No. You do not need a British accent to score well on IELTS Speaking test. However, make sure that your speech has clarity and is organic. An examiner can easily spot a made-up accent.

Definitely yes. With the right resources and practice, you can score well even if your spoken English is weak.

Having a strong vocabulary definitely helps. However, you should not use tough words unnecessarily. Examiner should not feel as if you have memorized those words. Your speech must be coherent and your ideas must be clear.

The IELTS Speaking test consists of 3 parts: Introduction and Interview, Individual Long Turn, and Discussion.

Yes, Concordia Uni does accept IELTS as a valid proof of English language proficiency among other popular test scores such as TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE.  The minmum IELTS score requirement for international students at Concordia is 6.5. 

Note: This is the general requirement to be eligible for applying at Concordia, and the requirements may vary for different courses.

For admission abroad after BTech, most universities require a mix of entrance and language tests. There is not a single exam which you can appear.

• GRE/GMAT are common for MS, MEng, or MBA programs (especially in the US, some EU countries).
• For English proficiency, IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or PTE are widely accepted.
• Some countries (e.g., Germany) may also require TestAS or proof of local language basics.

Yes, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill accepts IELTS exam as a part of English language requirement. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers admissions for international students in three intakes namely Fall, Spring, and Summer intake. International students, whose native language is not English, must submit proof of English proficiency at UNC Chapel Hill. The university also accepts English language test such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, and more. International students must meet the minimum English test score requirement at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that are listed below

IELTS Writing section is for a total of 60 minutes wherein you need to complete 2 writing tasks.

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 involves summarizing a graph, table, chart, diagram, or a process in at least 150 words. IELTS General Writing Task 1 involves a informal/semi-formal/formal letter of at least 150 words.