Promoted by the British Council in partnership with the University of Cambridge since 1989, IELTS is highly recognized especially by educational and work institutions in Europe.
The IELTS English proficiency test consists of a combination of four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Therefore, the test lasts on average two and a half hours, with questions that explore these skills.
If you are thinking about investing in work abroad, the IELTS is the best alternative to prove your fluency in English. To take the test, candidates must check a date at one of the locations approved by the British Council. The test does not have an expiration date, but institutions may choose not to accept it if the results are too old.
So, how are the scores calculated? Ranked telegram data from zero to nine, you need to achieve an average above seven to get good positions in foreign companies and universities, especially in Europe and Canada. It is worth remembering that the most competitive and world-renowned institutions tend to require grades above 7.5 for admission, since they need to invest in a filter to control the excellence of the students.
How to take the English proficiency test?
In 2018, the cost to take the exam was €215.00 (around R$820.00), but the amount changes according to the exchange rate and, of course, the universities' annual adjustments. Therefore, to take the test you need to choose the city and schedule the exam virtually, as we mentioned.
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