IELTS (International English Language Testing System)     What is the IELTS?    The IELTS is an English language proficiency test designed to assess the language ability of candidates aspiring to study or work in a country where English used as a medium of communication. More than 25 countries across the world accept IELTS scores for admission to higher educational institutes, training programs as well as for immigration purposes. In countries like Australia, the IELTS is mandatory. You will not be given a student visa without your IELTS score.   Who administers the IELTS?    The IELTS is jointly owned and administered by the University of Cambridge- Local Examination Syndicate, The British Council and the IDP Education Australia. The IELTS is available world-wide in more than 110 countries. You may collect the IELTS handbook along with the application form from your local British Council office or your nearest IDP Education Australia office. For detailed information on test dates and centers you may log on to www.ielts.org.    What are the different sections of the IELTS?    The different sections of the IELTS are the following: A 30-minute Listening Section A 60-minute Reading Section A 60-minute Writing Section A 11-14 minute Speaking Section Depending on the requirements of the universities you're applying to you must select either the Academic or General Training Reading and Writing modules. The Academic modules evaluate the ability of the candidate to use the level of language necessary to follow a course of study- example following discussions, complex arguments and dealing with information effectively. The General Training modules are mostly for those seeking work-related training in English speaking countries. They assess a broader range of language skills. The listening and speaking modules are mandatory. The speaking module is conducted through a face-to-face interview. Total test time is 2 hours 45 minutes What is the scoring pattern in the IELTS?    in the IELTS, for each of the four sections you will get a band score. The four band scores will then be added and averaged for an Overall Band Score. Each band gives an indication of the standard of English at that level. There are in total nine bands. Band one stands for non-user while band nine stands for expert user. Usually, most institutes demand an IELTS score of 6 to 6.5. However, score requirements may vary from institute to institute. You will receive your scores within two weeks of taking the test. Retaking the IELTS   Marks to band converter    Score  Band  1 2-3 4-9 10-16 17-24 25-31 32-36 37-38 39-40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9     IELTS for overseas studies – postal tuition Are you interested in overseas studies.  A good minimum band score of 5.5-7  in IELTS is a must for admission to most of the reputed universities in Australia, USA, and UK. If the student is not satisfied with the score he has got he has to wait for minimum 3 months to take the test again. So a good score in the 1st attempt itself is a must in the interest of the student as the student will not be familiar with the pattern of the IELTS test it is highly recommended that he goes for a coaching if he wants to get a high score in his 1st attempt itself.  Normally a coaching for IELTS in a reputed institute will be of 8 week's full time and is available only in major cities and the student has to visit the coaching centre. We offer for the first time in India through our associate's postal tuition so that the student can get coaching at his place itself  We also offer pre/post counseling for students interested in higher studies in Australia.Pl see our web site www.educareconsultants.co.cc  for further details  Australian government due to the acute shortage of skilled personnel particularly in science / Para medical field /engineering / IT offers permanent Residency to students who do there post graduate/ Degree/Diploma studies in Australia .Australian universities offer a wide choice of courses in the above fields in under graduate/post graduate/diploma level Australia has one of the highest standards of living in the world. The cost of living when compared to India is only 3 times higher but the average salary is 10 times higher, so all students can repay their education loans easily .Thanking you, Yours faithfully V.Narayanan Edu care consultants  We offer postal tution for IELTS.Please contact us for free tutorial on IELTS preparation As you are aware a minimum band score above 6.5 (7 in case of Nursing) is required for admission to universities / visa in most of the countries particularly in Australia .As most of the students are not familiar with the pattern of the IELTS test an intensive coaching is a must for them to get good score in the IELTS test. But unfortunately good coaching institutes are available in metro cities only. A normal course in a reputed institute will be of 8 weeks duration and the student has to attend the coaching classes in the institute daily   Postal Coaching – We are one of the few to offer postal coaching for IELTS. The IELTS test consists of 4 sections – Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading. The course will be of 8-12 weeks duration depending on the student’s present standard. The student has to attend a pre orientation course at our center and on evaluating his present standard we will fix a suitable time frame for him On registration with us we will send the course materials’ to the student by courier. But for speaking and reading practice personal interaction is required and hence the student has to come to our center in Chennai at least once a week, the no of visits required can be finalized only after the orientation course as it purely depends on the present standard of the student We offer intensive personal coaching for 4 days just prior to the test at our center in Chennai so that the student can get all his doubts clarified and can take the test with full confidence and come out with flying colors   Rate – 1) Only for IELTS preparation - Rs 7000 / - 2)  IELTS + Our services         - Rs 8000   Note – 1) The student has to bear the travel, Boarding and lodging charges in Chennai             2) The the student has to pay the  charges directly to the British council for writing the test As you are aware a minimum band score above 6.5 (7 in case of Nursing) is required for admission to universities / visa in most of the countries particularly in Australia .As most of the students are not familiar with the pattern of the IELTS test an intensive coaching is a must for them to get good score in the IELTS test. But unfortunately good coaching institutes are available in metro cities only. A normal course in a reputed institute will be of 8 weeks duration and the student has to attend the coaching classes in the institute daily