Am I allowed to leave the test area?
Yes. You will be allowed to go to the restroom during the test. You will also have a break before the speaking part of the test. The length of the break will vary depending on the scheduled time of your speaking exam.
Who will be with me during the test?
– The test-day personnel are there to support you if you have any questions on test day.
– The listening, reading, and writing portions of the test are conducted in a group setting.
– The invigilation staff (those staff members who are there to watch those taking the exam) will give you instructions and lead you through these sections.
– The speaking portion of the test is done one-on-one with a professional speaking examiner (the speaking examiner will give you instructions and ask you questions during this portion of the test).
What can I expect during the speaking portion of the test?
– Speaking examiners have undergone a rigorous training process so they will be very well mannered and professional.
– Speaking examiners will be neutral but will be polite and friendly as they are suppose to make you feel comfortable.
– Your speaking interview will be recorded for monitoring purposes.
– Thetotal speaking section is 11-14 minutes long—examiners are required to adhere to the time limits for each of the three sections.
– In part one, you will be asked some introductory questions to know you better and some general questions.
– In part two, you will be required to speak for two minutes on a topic chosen by the examiner which is called a cue topic.
– In part three, the examiner will ask you some follow up questions based on your cue card.
– Examiners will remain neutral about your performance and cannot give you feedback about how you did.
How will I get my results?
– Unofficial results are available online 13 days after the test.
– Centers will also mail your results 13 days after the test.
– Test results may also be picked up in person with your passport or permanent resident card.
– If someone is picking up the results on your behalf, they must have your original identification and a letter from you specifying that they are authorized to pick up the test results.
– Results are listed on a Test Report Form (TRF).
– TRFs list sub-scores for listening, reading, writing, and speaking as well as an overall score which is the average from the four sections.
– You will receive one TRF, but you may request a second copy if you are using the results for immigration purposes.
– For tests that have taken place within the last 30 days, up to five additional TRFs may be sent to recognizing organizations at no cost.
– A fee may be charged for additional TRFs to be sent out if the test occurred outside of the 30-day limitation.
– TRFs may be sent by courier at an additional cost (contact your centre for more info).
– You may request a review of your scores within six weeks of the test date at an additional cost.
The IELTS test is exactly the same around the world. There should be no surprises as long as you have a good grasp of the English language, prepare well in advance, and follow the instructions for test day. Practice with sample exam papers so that you are aware of the exam pattern.
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