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ABOUT IELTS >>
The Ielts is an entry level test in several English speaking countries in the world. It is a test of English proficiency that is mainly valid in England, Australia and New Zealand. However, increasing numbers of institutions in the United States have also begun accepting Ielts scores as an alternative to the Toefl.
Ielts is administered by the UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Exam Syndicate) and IDP, Australia. In Nepal, the Ielts is administered by the British Council. The British Council in Kathmandu often uses 'outside' testing centers like the 'British School' and 'The Blue Star Hotel'. 

Test  Format

The Ielts consists of 4 sections- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The following is a brief look rief look at the Ielts test format:

Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
This section lasts about 25-30 minutes. It tests the whole range of English skills from 'Survival English' to 'English in Academic Settings'. The speakers speak mostly in 'clipped and (mostly)precise' pucca British accents, but don't be surprised if you encounter the odd Yorkshire man, Welshman or Aussie!
This section consists of 3 reading passages that become more and more difficult as you progress along the reading test. There are a total of 40-43 questions. The reading is considered by many the most difficult module in the Ielts for good reason.
In this section, you are required to handwrite two assignments. The first one involves describing graphic information representing 'data', 'an object' or 'a process'. This is a 20 minute task.

The second writing task is a topical essay in which the test taker is required to present his/her perspective on a given topic.

This is perhaps the most intimidating section for Nepalese students because one actually has to sit down with and converse with a native speaker for about 12-15 minutes.
However, the scope and nature of the interviews is simple and the interviewers don't bite! They are helpful and try their utmost to put interviewees at ease.

 

 
Scoring:

The Ielts is scored on a band score from 0.0 to 9.0. Increments are made in half points. Each individual section is marked on this scale and then the average of the four sections is taken out for the final score of the test taker. A reasonable score of 5.5 will see you getting accepted by a majority of institutions in most countries. However, top flight institutes may require you to score in excess of the above mentioned score.

Class Duration and Rotational Modules

The Ielts class lasts for a duration of 6 weeks. With an equal emphasis on all the modules, the course is geared towards obtaining holistic success. The following is the distribution of weeks for all the modules.

Week 1
Module 1
Writing Task 1  
Week 2
Module 2
Writing Task 2
Week 3
Module 3
Reading Comprehension
Week 4
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Reading Comprehension
Week 5
Module 4
Listening  
Week 6
Module 5
Speaking
 

Facilities and Testing

As an alumnus of City Education, you can expect the best facilities. With full day lab and library access, you have a wealth of material to study and a fast internet connection to do all your internet research. In addition to all these, you are also allowed, at no extra cost, to repeat any module that you feel you are not doing well at. Lastly, our instructors are accessible and friendly and are available at the institute all day for advice and assistance.

Testing

Every Sunday is testing day! With full length tests every Sunday, we build up testing stamina and put you in the frame of mind in where you are prepared to take on just about anything. The full length tests include speaking and are as comprehensive as the ‘real' tests.

Training Modules and Free Materials

At City Education, we use world class training modules because your future matters to us. The Speaking Lesson are conducted using futuristic software that analyses your accent and the quality of your responses.
The Writing Lesson are conducted using slide based lessons developed at City Education. The Reading lessons are conducted using a reading manual also developed at City Education. In the listening Classes, we use all the UCLES materials and strategies and plans of attack developed at City Education. In addition to all this, we also provide you with your very own manual and cassettes for listening.
 
 
 
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