Introduction to IELTS
IELTS is an English exam that tests either your knowledge of
academic English, or your knowledge of general English. The
test has four different sections: listening, reading,
writing and speaking.


IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL)
through more than 500 locations in 120 countries.
The maximum score on IELTS is band 9, but only native
speakers are likely to achieve this score. Most students try
to score band 7. At Higher Score at LSC Language Studies
Canada
our goal is to help every IELTS student achieve a score of 7 or
higher.
I took IELTS. I think Higher Score is one of the best
schools in Toronto especially for tests. I definitely
recommend your school to others!
Eriko, Japan
Eriko, Japan
What to Expect If You Take IELTS
IELTS is a very challenging examination, and unfortunately,
many students find it hard to achieve the score they need. One
reason for this is that the IELTS questions use many challenging
words, so students need a good vocabulary. Another reason is
that IELTS uses a wide variety of accents, including British
and Australian. The final reason is that IELTS questions challenge students in a very logical manner. Many
students are not comfortable with this type of thinking, which
can make the test very challenging. The good news is that at
Higher Score at LSC Language Studies Canada we can help you learn this type of thinking, which
will give you a big advantage during the test and also help you after
you enter university or become a permanent resident.
This table shows some information about the different sections of the test.
If you are not sure
whether you should take academic IELTS or general IELTS,
please click here:
| Time | Questions | Comments | |
| Listening | 30 minutes | 40 questions | Academic and general students answer the same questions. |
| Reading | 60 minutes | 40 questions | Academic and general students answer different questions. Academic questions tend to be harder. |
| Writing | 60 minutes | 2 questions | Academic and general students have a different first task, but the second task is the same. |
| Break | lunchtime | ||
| Speaking | 11 to 14 minutes | 3 questions | Academic and general students answer the same questions. |
I chose the class at Higher Score after I attended 10
different schools' trial classes. It means Higher Score was the best
of them.
Lina, Korea
Lina, Korea
How to Register for IELTS
If you want to register for IELTS in another country,
visit this website and
choose your country from the list. Then follow the links to find out how to
register in your country.
We are currently working on a free PDF guide that will
explain how to register for IELTS in more detail. Please visit this page again soon to download
your free copy.
I think this is really good school. The material represents
more challenge and is closer to the real test. The classes
are very good. They are totally focused to obtain better
score in the test.
Jose, Mexico
Jose, Mexico
What to Do on Your Exam Day
Taking the IELTS test is a challenging experience. Our
expert IELTS
instructors are currently developing a free PDF guide to
help you reduce your stress and get the best score. Please
visit this page again soon to download your free copy.
For me Higher Score is the best school in Toronto, and my
teacher is wonderful.
Miranda, Albania
Miranda, Albania