IELTS Academic
Commonly used for undergraduate and postgraduate admission and some professional registration. Confirm the receiving organisation’s requirements.
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FOUR SKILLS. ONE CONSIDERED PLAN.Understand your gaps. Focus your practice.Progress starts with a clear plan.
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Your test versionMatch it to your intended purpose.
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Your targetCheck overall and section requirements.
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Your preparationPractise, review and adjust your plan.
Choose the right IELTS
Start with the requirement.
Check the exact test version accepted by your programme, professional body or visa route before booking. Test purpose and delivery mode are separate choices.
IELTS General Training
Used for purposes such as migration and study below degree level. Reading and Writing differ from the Academic test.
IELTS for UKVI
Where an approved SELT is required, confirm the correct test and approved location. A university’s acceptance alone does not establish visa compliance.
2026 delivery update: check what you are booking
IELTS announced a move to computer delivery from mid-2026, with exact timelines varying by market. Writing on Paper is being introduced in selected markets within IELTS on computer. Confirm current options for your test type, location and date.
IELTS Online is a separate delivery option with its own acceptance conditions. Do not assume it meets every institution’s or immigration authority’s requirements.
IELTS skills & exam format
Four skills.
Focused preparation.
The Listening and Speaking tests are the same for Academic and General Training. Switch the view to see how Reading and Writing differ.
Showing Academic preparation focus
01 / ListeningApproximately 30 minutes
Follow the meaning. Catch the detail.
Four parts, 40 questions. Practise listening once and keeping pace with the recording.
- Recognise paraphrases, distractors and changes of mind
- Practise spelling, word limits and answer accuracy
- Review errors against the recording and transcript
02 / Reading60 minutes
Read with purpose, then prove your answer.
Three reading sections, 40 questions. Prepare for longer academic texts and varied question types.
- Find evidence rather than matching isolated words
- Practise headings, matching and True/False/Not Given
- Manage time across passages and review missed answers
03 / Writing60 minutes
Answer the task. Develop the idea.
Task 1: describe visual information, at least 150 words. Task 2: an essay, at least 250 words.
- Plan relevant content and organise paragraphs
- Review vocabulary, grammar and coherence
- Give Task 2 appropriate attention: it carries more weight
04 / Speaking11–14 minutes
Speak clearly, with ideas you can develop.
Three parts with an examiner. Build natural responses rather than memorising scripts.
- Practise familiar topics, a longer turn and discussion
- Develop answers with reasons and examples
- Review fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar
Reference: IELTS.org test formats and skills guidance; reviewed October 18, 2026. Listening timing and review arrangements depend on delivery mode; follow the instructions for your booked test.
IELTS overall band calculator
See how your section bands combine.
IELTS averages the four section bands, then rounds to a whole or half band. A higher overall result can still leave a section below your required minimum.
This tool combines section bands you enter. It does not mark answers or predict your test-day performance.
Calculated overall band7.0
Section average: 6.75
Rounded to the nearest whole or half band.
Average 6.25 → overall 6.5The quarter-band boundary rounds up to the next half band.
Average 6.75 → overall 7.0The three-quarter boundary rounds up to the next whole band.
Reference: IELTS.org overall band scoring. This independent planning tool is not an official IELTS result.
Your IELTS study plan
Practise with purpose.
Review with a plan.
Your starting level, target and weekly availability shape the pace. Use these checkpoints rather than assuming one fixed timetable suits everyone.
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Set the right target
Check your test type, accepted delivery mode, overall and section requirements, and application deadline.
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Find the gaps
Review a diagnostic attempt and a writing or speaking sample. Separate skill gaps from timing and question-type mistakes.
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Practise and review
Combine focused tasks with timed sections. Keep an error log and use feedback to revise recurring weaknesses.
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Check readiness
Review recent practice across all four skills. Confirm booking rules, identification, access arrangements and reporting time.
Before you enrol
Ask what your batch includes.
Confirm the current schedule, fees, delivery format, mock-test access and writing or speaking feedback. Discuss the test version and skills you need to work on.
Your questions, answered
Before your IELTS preparation begins.
Should I choose IELTS Academic or General Training?
Academic is commonly used for undergraduate and postgraduate study and some professional registration. General Training is used for purposes such as migration and study below degree level. Listening and Speaking are the same; Reading and Writing differ. Check the receiving organisation’s exact requirement before booking.
What IELTS band do I need for my course?
Use your exact programme’s current overall and section-score requirements. Requirements can differ by course, intake, professional body and visa route. An overall band alone does not establish that every section meets the required minimum.
Can coaching guarantee Band 7 or higher?
No fixed score can be guaranteed. Progress depends on your starting skills, practice quality, feedback, study time and performance on test day. Agree a realistic preparation plan and review progress before choosing a test date.
How is the IELTS overall band calculated?
Average the four section bands, then round to the nearest whole or half band. An average ending in .25 rounds up to the next half band; .75 rounds up to the next whole band. The calculator applies this rule to the section scores you enter; it does not assess your English.
Can I still choose a paper-based IELTS test?
IELTS announced a transition to computer delivery from mid-2026, with exact timelines varying by market. Writing on Paper is being introduced in selected markets as an option within IELTS on computer. Confirm the delivery mode available for your location, date and test type before booking.
Does IELTS for UKVI have different booking requirements?
If your visa route requires an approved Secure English Language Test, confirm the required IELTS for UKVI test and approved location. An institution’s acceptance of an IELTS result does not automatically establish that it meets every immigration requirement.
How long will my IELTS preparation take?
Start with a diagnostic task, the target requirement and your weekly availability. Build in skill development, timed practice, review and score-reporting time. The same fixed timetable will not suit every learner. Contact the team for current batch formats, fees and availability.
Can I use IELTS One Skill Retake?
Availability and eligibility depend on the original test, delivery mode and test centre. Also confirm that the receiving organisation and any relevant visa authority accept One Skill Retake. Check the current booking conditions and deadline before relying on it.
IELTS preparation at Ratnas Overseas
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