This handbook provides an overview of IELTS for teachers, administrators and other users, including staff in receiving organizations such as universities, professional registration table subjects and the employer. It outlines the key features and administrative procedures for IELTS. Handbook does not cover the full form of the component tests are given in the package practice materials for IELTS official | IELTS English for International Opportunity Handbook 2007 Contents 2 Introduction 2 What is IELTS 2 Test Administration 2 Academic and General Training 3 Test Format 3 Preparing for the Test 4 IELTS Test Results 4 Test Scores 4 Test Report Form 5 Interpretation of Results 6 Tests 6 Listening 7 Reading 8 Writing 11 Speaking 13 Test Registration and Administration 14 Transferring Answers to the Answer Sheet 15 Candidates with Special Needs 15 Other Difficulties 16 Security of IELTS 16 Question Paper Development and Research 17 Test Centres 20 Official IELTS Practice Materials Order Form Introduction This Handbook gives an overview of IELTS for teachers administrators and other users including staff in receiving organisations such as universities professional registration boards and employers. It outlines the key features and administrative procedures for IELTS. The Handbook does not include complete samples of the test components these are given in the Official IELTS Practice Materials pack which can be bought from IELTS test centres or from Cambridge ESOL or IDP IELTS Australia see page 20 . Additional information is given on the IELTS website What is IELTS IELTS the International English Language Testing System is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Cambridge ESOL British Council and IDP IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It covers the four language skills -listening reading writing and speaking. IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries including Australia Canada New Zealand the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies immigration authorities and other government agencies. IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16. Test Administration IELTS tests are administered at
