IELTS Format for Students

IELTS Listening:

This is a test of listening comprehension in the context of general language proficiency. The test is in four sections. The first two sections are concerned with social needs, while the last two are concerned with situations more closely related to educational or training contexts. Texts include both monologues and dialogues between two or three people, and are heard once only. A variety of question types are used for the forty items, including multiple choice, short-answer questions, notes/summary/flow chart completion, sentence completion, labelling a diagram and matching.

IELTS Speaking:

The Speaking module is a structured interview with an emphasis on general speaking skills. It assesses whether candidates have the necessary knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with native speakers of English.

IELTS Reading:

Candidates take either the Academic or the General Training Reading module. The Academic Reading module consists of texts of general interest dealing with issues which are appropriate for, and accessible to, candidates entering postgraduate or undergraduate courses. The texts of the General Training Reading module draw on social and training contexts or deal with general interest topics.

Both Reading modules consist of three passages or sections with forty questions. Question types include multiple choice, sentence or summary completion, identifying data for short-answer questions, matching lists or phrases and identifying writers’ views/attitudes.

IELTS Writing:

Candidates take either the Academic or the General Training Writing module. Appropriate responses for the Academic Writing module are short essays or general reports, addressed to tutors or to an educated non-specialist audience. The General Training Writing module requires candidates to write personal semi-formal or formal correspondence, or to write on a given topic as part of a simulated class assignment.

There are two compulsory tasks. Task 1 requires at least 150 words and Task 2, the more heavily weighted, requires at least 250 words. In Task 1, Academic Writing module candidates are asked to look at a diagram, table or data and to present the information in their own words. Candidates taking the General Training Writing module are asked to respond to a given problem with a letter in Task 1. In Task 2, all candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem and asked to provide general factual information, outline and/or present a solution, justify an opinion, and evaluate ideas and evidence.

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IELTS Test Center in India

IELTS Test Center

INDIA

Address	Contact
British Council Chennai IELTS Administrator British Deputy High Commission 737 Anna Salai Chennai, 600 002	Tel: 91 44 852 5002 Fax: 91 44 852 3234 Email: ln.rajagopal@in.britishcouncil.org  Web: http://www2.britishcouncil.org ...
British Council Kolkata IELTS Administrator L & T Chambers 1st Floor, 16 Camac Street Kolkata, 700 017	Tel: 91 33 2282 5370 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 33 2282 5370      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 91 33 2282 4804 Email: ielts.kolkata@in.britishcouncil.org  Web: http://www2.britishcouncil.org ...
British Council Mumbai IELTS Administrator Mittal Tower "C" Wing Nariman Point Mumbai, 400 021	Tel: 91 22 2282 3560 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 22 2282 3560      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 91 22 2281 6619 Email: ielts.mumbai@in.britishcouncil.org  Web: http://www.britishcouncil.org. ...
British Council New Delhi IELTS Administrator 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi, 110001	Tel: 91 11 2371 1401 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 11 2371 1401      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 91 11 2371 0717 Email:  ielts.india@in.britishcouncil.org  Web: http://www.britishcouncil.org/ ...
IDP Education Australia Ahmedabad - Test Centre IELTS Administrator 1t Floor, Mahaly Complex Off C G Road, Navrangpura Ahmedabad 380009 Gujrat	Tel: 91 79 640 6226 Fax: 91 79 640 4094 Email:  info@ahmedabad.idp.com  Web:
IDP Education Australia Bangalore - Test Centre IELTS Administrator 102 A, Regency Enclave, #4 Magrath Road Bangalore, 560025	Tel: 91 80 532 1988/ or 1989 Fax: 91 80 5321987 Email:  info@bangalore.idp.com  Web: http://www.ieltsindia.com
IDP Education Australia Chandigarh - Test Centre IELTS Administrator SCO 147-148, 2nd Floor Sector 9-C, Madhya Marg Chandigarh, 160001	Tel: 91 172 274 1331 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 172 274 1331      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 91 172 274 1510 Email:  info@chandigarh.idp.com  Web:
IDP Education Australia Chennai - Test Centre IELTS Administrator 2B, Crystal Lawn, Wallace Garden, 20, Haddows Road, First Street, Chennai	Tel: 91 44 5587 1927 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 44 5587 1927      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 2833 3222 Fax: 91 44 2833 3464 Email:  ielts@chennai.idp.com  Web: http://www.ieltsindia.com
IDP Education Australia Hyderabad - Test Centre IELTS Administrator Uma Hyderabad House, 3rd Floor 6-3-1090/1/1, Raj Bhavan Rd, Somajiguda Hyderabad, 500 082	Tel: 91 40 2339 8247 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 40 2339 8247      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 91 40 2339 8200 Email:  IN127.administrator@idp.com  Web:
IDP Education Australia Mumbai - Test Centre IELTS Administrator Express Building, 1st Floor Opp. Churchgate Station Mumbai	Tel: 91 22 2202 6505 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 22 2202 6505      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 6509 Fax: 91 22 2202 6501 Email:  info@mumbai.idp.com  Web: http://www.idp.com
IDP Education Australia New Delhi - Test Centre IELTS Administrator Flat no. 513, International Trade Tower, New Nehru Place New Delhi, 110019	Tel: 91 11 2628 4404 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 11 2628 4404      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 2646 7535 Fax: 91 11 2623 4103 Email:  info@ieltsindia.com  Web: http://www.ieltsindia.com

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IELTS vs TOEFL

TOEFL (iBT) is generally accepted in American universities, although it is also accepted in many other schools across all continents.
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IELTS is generally accepted in the UK, Australia and other countries from the Commonwealth.
IELTS has gained popularity and acceptance in many universities beyond the UK, so please check their Global Recognition System at www.takeielts.com

So, make your decision about which test to take after you know where you're applying, check out the schools websites and email admissions if necessary. About comparing both tests, TOEFL and IELTS, many test takers perceive TOEFL as a bit more difficult.

That's up to you to decide. Their main similarities are -Both tests are composed of 4 sections -They measure Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. -They do not measure grammar in a sepate section. -They exhibit some English varieties(TOEFL presents speakers with at least 4 different regional accents within the US, IELTS presents speakers with mostly British accent but it also includes Australian, New Zealand, and even American) -Their writing tasks include a report based on data presented where you need to be accurate to the sources and information provided AND an essay where you need to express your ideas based on an essay question.

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Differences between TOEFL and IELTS

Differences!- TOEFL is Internet based, hence the name TOEFL iBT -IELTS in most countries is still paper based this format difference has a number of implications. Get a sample of the tests and see for yourself. -TOEFL expects you to record your speaking tasks / responses in the computer. IELTS measures Speaking by means of a face to face interview. As for the Reading sections, I would say that TOEFL reading passages seem longer, you read and answer on the computer screen. IELTS will be easier here for you if you're more used to reading on paper.

Finally about the listening section, in TOEFL you'll take notes on what you hear and then you'll see the questions to move forward with your answers. In the IELTS you can see the questions before you listen, that can make a huge difference for some test takers making IELTS easierif you can use the questions to zoom in on those areas of the conversations / lectures where the answers are. Hope this helps. Good luck in your test! Which ever it may be. 

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Study in Canada

Canada Education System

The structure of Canadian education system includes kindergarten, elementary/junior high/middle school, secondary/high school and post-secondary education. Education in Canada is administered by each provincial and territorial government hence there are some differences between the education systems in each province and territory. All provinces and territories offer free and universal elementary and secondary schooling for 12 years, except Quebec where it is up to 11 years. Education is mandatory to the age of between 15 and 18, based on the province.

Kindergarten

Education generally begins with kindergarten. British Columbia and Ontario also provide Junior Kindergarten. In some areas, kindergarten is either not needed or it is not available at all. Generally, five years old children enter kindergarten.

Elementary

Elementary school generally includes grades one through six (for students aged approximately six to 12 years), when junior high school is the next step. In some areas, elementary school is stretched up to grade eight.

Secondary

Secondary school, often called high school, generally runs grades 9 through 12. In regions having middle school and junior high, it also includes grades 7 and 8.

Post-secondary

Post-secondary education is also termed as Career College, Vocational School, Community College, University and Grad School. At this level you can earn a Bachelor\'s degree, and can continue studies to acquire a Master\'s or a Doctorate degree. Vocational students can earn certificates and diplomas that can count as an added skill in various trades.

Public and Private

Canada\'s education system encompasses public schools, which are free and funded by the government, and private schools, for which students have to pay. At the post-secondary level, public colleges and universities still need students to pay tuition, but it is comprehensively less than tuition at private universities.

Life in Canada

Canada is a large country. The land area of 9,984,670 square kilometers makes it the second biggest country in the world. Canada perhaps is the only country in the world that is rarely in the news for any controversial issues. It is known to be a peace loving and one of the most preferred countries to migrate to. Following are a few fun facts about Canada, that make this country stand apart from the rest.

• An unusual fact about Canada is its name origin, it comes from a St. Lawrence Iroquoian word, kanata, which means village or settlement.
• An interesting fact about Canada is that it\'s the world\'s largest country area wise (including its waters),
• It also has the longest coastline in the world, about 243,000 kms in length.
• The country shares the world\'s longest common border with the United States of America, which is also the only unprotected border in the world
• An interesting fact for kids, is that Canada is widely believed to be the home of Santa Claus.
• The belief that the North Pole is owned by Canada is false. No country owns the North Pole.
• Canada is also the largest producer of a refreshingly sweet dessert wine called Icewine.
• It features in the list of top five world\'s producers of gold, copper, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and natural gas.
• A funny fact about Canada\'s city of Montreal, sometimes called The City of Churches, is that it has more churches than houses!
• Canada is also home to the world\'s smallest jail, located in Ontario. It is only 270 square feet.
• It also has the highest tertiary education enrollment in the world, which includes locals as well as international students.
• Toronto is the largest city of Canada, with a population of more than 5 million people. Toronto dwellers hold more university degrees than any other big city in the world.
• Despite being a really big country, it has the fourth lowest population density in the world, with only three people living per square kilometer! Almost half of the population in Canada was born in other countries.
• Here\'s a weird fact about Canada, it produces so much energy, that it provides it to the US too!
• The Ice Hotel in Quebec, known as Hotel de Glace is created every year using 400 tons of ice and 12,000 tons of snow. It melts away every summer and is recreated every winter.
• Canada has just one desert in British Columbia, towards the southernmost corner of the Okanagan Valley in Osoyoos.
• The desert is only 15 miles long, with over 100 rare plants, and over 300 rare animals. It is also the only desert in the world that has a long boardwalk, for people to walk on!
• Canadian winter temperatures fall below freezing point, with snow covering some parts of the country for nearly six months!
• In 1883, the baseball glove was invented in Canada.
• Many inventions including basketball, the electric light bulb, the electric range, the electron microscope, the telephone, standard time, the television, and the zipper, and the first snowmobile were invented in this remarkable country.
• The Niagara Falls, one of the largest and most popular waterfalls is in Ontario.
• Half of Canada is covered with forests, which should not be surprising, considering one-tenth of the world\'s forests are here. It is also home to the polar and the grizzly bear.
• Canada has two national sports; Lacrosse as the country\'s national summer sport, and Ice Hockey as the national winter sport. Its citizens invented the game of Lacrosse.
• Canada is also known to have the highest quality of life in the world, according to the United Nations Human Development Index.

Multicultural Society

Being a multicultural society Canada allows you to understand each other and does not encourage hatred and violence. Canada is high on tourist preferred destination itineraries, as it offers a unique peek into its multi-cultural and bio-geographical diversity. It is relatively free from all sorts of discrimination and divide, a fact most Canadians are proud about. Canada advocates multiculturalism by encouraging all Canadians to participate in all aspects of life. Everyone in Canada is treated as equal. Everyone has a right to say. Hatred is not encouraged in Canada. Everyone has a right to preserve and protect their own tradition and people there respect each other’s right to do the same. They will respect and accept anyone who respects and accepts them.

Canada celebrate religious freedom

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects your freedom to practice your tradition and religion. It advocates that you must be respectful of others’ beliefs as well.Canadians use their right to vote and decide who will govern the country. Canada is a democratic country. People in Canada have several rights to amend laws and the governments.

Canada’s public health care system

Canada’s health insurance system is set up to address people’s requirements for health care rather than their ability to make the payment. Often termed as Medicare, the system is tailored to ensure that all residents of Canada have easy access to health care facilitations from doctors and hospitals. All Canadians and permanent residents may get health insurance. Getting a health insurance allows you to get medical treatment without making direct payment. They are paid through your taxes. Simply presenting your health insurance card to the hospital or medical clinic will get you medical services.

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Recognition

WIES represents several leading State / community Colleges / Universities of Canada, the UK and Australia. As a policy, WIES also submits itself to statutory or standards oriented certification procedures in order to qualify as genuine education counselors for each country or academic institution.

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Hallmark

Student Services

Our services commence even before the student has registered and remitted the counseling charges and continue well beyond he is comfortably settled at destination:

Complete and thorough Vitae of a student’s past-performance and future preferences is obtained and fed into a specially developed ‘match-making’ data-base; the Counselor extracts global options to suit what a student desires and deserves and prepares a check-list of entrance essentials

The student is offered essential coaching to fulfill the qualifying criteria like language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) and entrance (GRE/GMAT) tests using the latest coaching equipment, technique and support material; we try to ensure that the student scores high enough to be able to get admission in the desired institution as well as adequately impress the Visa officers

We provide detailed information on available scholarships and financial assistance and help students in application process

A senior executive maintains liaison with local banks and guides the desiring student to apply and procure education loan for overseas education

Our team provides guidance in compiling application packets

We guide the students in applying for visa and provide help in preparing their presentation during the visa interview

Our team headed by Chief Executive Officer tracks the progress of each case on a daily basis

Pre–departure briefing to acquaint the students with destination country is an important feature of Winny service

Our students benefit from our post-landing services, which include Airport pickup, temporary/permanent accommodation and preliminary orientation.

We maintain vital contact with the student even after the student reaches his destination institution and provide support services and help in resolving teething-troubles one may face in a foreign land.

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