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For information about the IELTS exam,
please contact the IELTS Hotline
on 030 311 099-10.

The IELTS Hotline is available
from 10.00 until 14.00, Monday to Thursday and 12.00 - 14.00 on Friday.

For IELTS enquiries outside of Hotline hours, please send an email to: ielts@britishcouncil.de

 
 
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IELTS - the language test
IELTS - the test that sets the standard

What does the Test consist of?

The test is made up of four parts:

Your language skills will be evaluated on a scale from 0 (non-user) to 9 (expert user). Further information on test scores can be found here.

Test Modules
You can choose between the Academic and General Training Modules.

Choose the Academic Module if you want to go to university in an English speaking country or if you want to register with the General Medical Council or Dental Medical Council in the UK.

If you wish to emigrate to Australia, New Zealand or Canada opt for the General Training Module.

To make sure that you choose the module you need, please check with the institution you are doing the test for. It is your responsibility to choose the right Module.



For more information on test structure and results as well as some sample tasks for each section and specimen answer sheets, please refer to our Information for Candidates brochure (in PDF format).

   
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