Международный экзамен IELTS
Цель презентации: представить комплексную информацию о самом востребованном
в мире экзамене IELTS
Основное содержание:
 Цели и распространённость экзамена в мире
 Описание теста и системы оценивания
 Регистрация и получение результатов
Актуальность:
 Необходимость развивать у учащихся/студентов компетенции
для интеграции в международное образовательное пространство
 Использование экзамена IELTS в качестве международного инструмента
оценивания англоязычной коммуникативной компетенции
The World Speaks IELTS
Content
• What is IELTS
• IELTS facts and figures
• What makes IELTS first choice test
• IELTS test format, content, band score and results
• Preparing and registering for IELTS
What is IELTS
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IELTS is the International English Language Testing System
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Designed to assess the English language ability of people who
intend to study or work where English is the language of
communication
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Original four-skills English language test – since 1989. Covers all
four skills – listening, reading , writing, speaking - and includes a
face-to-face speaking test to ensure that candidates can really
communicate effectively in English
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Test of communicative proficiency in English – not a test of grammar
IELTS facts and figures
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Over one million people take the IELTS test each
year
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Selecting applicants with the right level of English
has never been easier
The Growth of IELTS
1400000
1200000
1000000
800000
600000
400000
200000
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1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Global Candidature Breakdown
(Academic and General Training
2007/08)
General
24.8%
Academic
75.2%
Destination of Candidates (Academic)
2008
•Australia
•UK
•USA
•Canada
•New Zealand
•Ireland
Destination of Candidates (General Training)
2008
•Australia
•Canada
•UK
•New Zealand
•USA
•Ireland
Reason for taking IELTS (Academic)
2007
•Higher education extended course
•Training/work experience
•Immigration
•Registration as a nurse (incl. CGFNS)
•Employment
Reason for taking IELTS (General Training)
2007
•Immigration
•Employment
•Higher education extended course
•Training/work experience
•Personal reason
Mean band score of candidates by
Nationality (Academic) - 2008
Country
L
R
W
S
Overall
China
5.50
5.70
5.12
5.25
5.46
India
6.65
5.58
5.51
5.77
5.79
Pakistan
5.73
5.41
5.45
5.79
5.66
Hong Kong
6.73
6.74
5.90
5.99
6.40
Philippines
6.75
6.36
6.17
6.76
6.58
UAE
4.88
4.96
4.81
5.42
5.10
Korea
5.86
5.88
5.24
5.61
5.71
Bangladesh
5.55
5.31
5.39
5.59
5.55
Mean band score of candidates
by Nationality (GT) - 2008
Country
L
R
W
S
Overall
China
6.06
5.95
5.64
5.84
5.94
India
6.24
5.57
5.79
6.21
6.02
Pakistan
5.96
5.49
5.87
6.31
5.95
Hong Kong
6.14
6.06
5.69
6.00
6.00
Philippines
5.99
5.51
5.91
6.24
6.05
UAE
4.44
4.02
4.24
5.06
4.53
Korea
5.28
5.20
4.95
5.21
5.21
Bangladesh
5.65
5.17
5.54
6.08
5.70
Destination of Candidates (Academic)
April 2007 – March 2009
April 07 – March 08
% of Responses
April 08 – March 09
% of Responses
% Difference
Australia
35.18%
37.34%
37.15%
Canada
5.67%
6.65%
51.52%
Ireland
1.52%
0.99%
-15.69%
New Zealand
2.66%
3.40%
65.41%
Other
13.48%
13.87%
32.91%
United Kingdom
31.57%
28.93%
18.45%
United States of America
7.95%
6.40%
4.14%
No Response (blank)
1.98%
2.41%
57.79%
Destination of Candidates (General Training)
April 2007 – March 2009
April 07 – March 08
April 08 – March 09
% of Responses
% of Responses
% Difference
Australia
69.11%
70.28%
39.97%
Canada
17.11%
23.73%
34.16%
Ireland
0.08%
0.43%
19.40%
New Zealand
1.55%
1771.25%
13.36%
Other
3.68%
351.52%
67.84%
United Kingdom
6.61%
93.68%
-12.59%
United States of America
0.41%
9.71%
37.27%
No Response (blank)
1.44%
639.15%
148.38%
Reason for Taking IELTS (Academic)
April 2007 – March 2009
April 07 – March 08
% of Responses
For higher education extended course
April 08 – March 09
% of Responses
% Difference
68.87%
69.47%
30.35%
For registration as a doctor
1.76%
1.44%
6.06%
For registration as a nurse (incl
CGFNS)
3.62%
2.69%
-4.05%
For registration as a dentist
0.18%
0.15%
8.68%
For immigration
3.73%
3.19%
10.75%
For employment
2.97%
3.32%
44.24%
For professional registration
0.61%
0.55%
17.25%
For personal reasons
2.54%
2.27%
15.25%
For other education purposes
9.19%
10.21%
43.59%
For higher education short course
0.88%
0.94%
37.21%
Other
5.65%
5.77%
31.92%
No Response (Blank)
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Reason for Taking IELTS (General Training)
May 2007 - April 2009
May 07 – April 08
% of Responses
May 08 – April 09
% of Responses
% Difference
For higher education extended course
4.42%
4.76%
48.33%
For registration as a doctor
0.26%
0.25%
30.44%
For registration as a nurse (including
CGFNS)
0.25%
0.22%
22.90%
For registration as a dentist
0.03%
0.03%
12.00%
For immigration
80.78%
77.52%
32.09%
For employment
4.89%
5.34%
50.10%
For professional registration
0.40%
0.36%
25.03%
For personal reasons
2.01%
2.11%
45.01%
For other education purposes
2.73%
3.97%
100.18%
For higher education short course
0.33%
0.34%
41.73%
Other
3.90%
5.10%
80.12%
No Response (Blank)
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Visit www.ielts.org for more
information on mean band
scores
What makes IELTS the first choice test
A global test for a modern world
IELTS is a truly international test in every aspect
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The IELTS international partnership
Council
• British
Australia
• IDP:IELTS
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
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Test production - item writers in Australia, New Zealand, UK and the
U.S.
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Test content – sourced globally, covering all the main national
varieties of English
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Test delivery – Available in over 120 countries
Test recognition- recognised by over 6,000 institutions
Fair and Reliable
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Every aspect of the IELTS test - from test design and
administration, to the marking and reporting of results – is
subject to the highest quality controls, security procedures
and integrity management practices
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The rigorous processes used to produce the test materials
ensure that every version of the test is of a comparable level
of difficulty
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IELTS Quality Assurance and Examiner Management
Systems assure that results are consistent wherever and
whenever the test is taken
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Fair to anyone who sits the test, regardless of nationality,
background, gender or lifestyle
Proven
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Since 1989, it has been trusted by both candidates and institutions to
provide a secure, global, authentic test which measures true to life
ability to communicate in English
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Trusted by institutions worldwide to provide a true indication of
candidates English language proficiency
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Trusted by students worldwide to take them where they want to go
Fit for purpose – available in two
formats
• Academic Test
For entry to universities, colleges
For professional registration
• General Training Test
For immigration
Continual research-driven
improvement
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Our approach to test design, delivery and evaluation is constantly
refined to incorporate advances in applied linguistic, language
pedagogy, language assessment and technology
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The steady evolution of IELTS in response to such advances has
ensured its contemporary relevance and continued usefulness for all
stakeholder
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Although IELTS has benefited from decades of progressive change,
we have always maintained our core commitment to assessing all
four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – to the
highest standards.
Face-to-face Speaking
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Realistic interactive conversation
Shows real life communication skills
IELTS tests a candidate’s ability to communicate in a real life
situation, not just respond to recorded prompts
Accessible and convenient
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Available in over 500 locations across 121 countries and territories
Can choose from up to 4 test dates each month
Results available 13 days after the test
Test fee payable in local currency
Wide range of practice materials to help prepare for the test
One personal copy of Test Report Form to candidate
Up to five Report Forms sent free to receiving organisations
Personal and friendly service from our test centre staff
Global acceptance – one test for
many countries and many purposes
IELTS is trusted and accepted by over 6,000 education
institutions and organisations worldwide.
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Institutes of further and higher education:
Canada, Germany, France, Hong Kong, New Zealand,
– Australia,
South Africa, the United Kingdom, United States and many other
countries worldwide
– In the USA, IELTS is accepted by over 2,000 institutions including
Harvard, Yale and Princeton
– Exit test at Hong Kong universities
• Professional bodies:
– Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and USA
• Immigration authorities:
– Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK
• Government agencies and departments:
– Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, UK, USA
Secure - test results you can trust
• Test
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• Results
Test results that you can trust
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48 fixed test dates a year
Unique tests
Despatch per administration and tracking system
Zones
Start times
Test results that you can trust Centre
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Test centre management and training
Test day security
Stock Control and Systems
Clerical Markers
Examiners
IELTS test format, content, band
score and results
Test results that you can trust Results
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Double Entry
Clerical Checking Processes
Jagged Profiles
TRF paper built-in security features
Test results sent direct to receiving institutions – by post or
electronically
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TRF Verification Service
IELTS Test Format
Listening
30 minutes, 4 sections, 40 items
Academic Reading
General Training Reading
60 minutes, 3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes, 3 sections, 40 items
Academic Writing
General Training Writing
60 minutes, 2 tasks
60 minutes, 2 tasks
Speaking
11 - 14 minutes, 3 parts
Listening
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30 minutes
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Each question is worth one mark
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No penalty for wrong answers
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Spelling is important – can use both British and American spelling
40 questions, 4 sections
Candidates listen to a number of recorded texts. Includes
monologues and conversations in a variety of English accents
Academic Reading
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60 minutes
40 questions in 3 sections
Each question is worth one mark
No penalty for wrong answers
Spelling is important- can use both British and American spelling
Texts are taken from books, magazines, journals and newspapers,
all written for a non-specialist audience
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At least one of the text contains a detailed argument
Academic Writing
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2 Tasks in 60 minutes
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Allocate about 20 minutes Task 1
40 minutes Task 2
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Task 2 is worth more marks
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Task 1: write description of at least 150 words based on material found
in a chart, table, graph or diagram
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Task 2: essay of at least 250 words in response to a statement or
question
Speaking
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11- 14 minutes face to face Speaking Test with a trained and
certified Examiner which is as close to real life situation as possible
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Part 1: introduction and interview
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Part 2: Candidate speaks uninterrupted for 2 minutes on a given topic. 1
minute preparation time.
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Part 3: a two-way discussion where the candidate is asked to participate
in a discussion of a more abstract nature. Discussion is related to topic in
part 2
IELTS Test Results
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Candidates receive scores on a scale from 1 to 9 – these are
called Band Scores
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A score is given for each skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and
Speaking). They are reported in whole bands or half bands
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Scores in each skill are combined to produce an ‘Overall Band
Score’ between 1 to 9
The IELTS 9 Band Scale
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Band 9 - Expert User
Band 8 - Very Good User
Band 7 - Good User
Band 6 - Competent User
Band 5 - Modest User
Band 4 - Limited User
Band 3 - Extremely Limited User
Band 2 - Intermittent User
Band 1 - Non User
IELTS
Test Report Form
Preparing for the Test
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On-line practice www.ielts.org
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Published preparation materials
-Official IELTS Practice Materials
-IELTS Scores Explained DVD
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Preparation courses
Registering for an IELTS test
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An application form
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A copy of candidate’s valid passport or national ID
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2 photos (passport size) which have been taken within the last 6
months
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The IELTS test fee
Visit www.ielts.org for
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Global list of test centres and test dates
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IELTS Handbook
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Information for Candidates
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Application Form
Practice Materials
List of universities, colleges and other institutions worldwide
accepting IELTS scores
Thank you!