IELTS AND OTHER ENGLISH LEVEL TESTS
IELTS known as the International English Language Testing System is an English level test taken by prospective study abroad, students. It is one of the most popular standardised tests of English language proficiency.
IELTS and other English level tests consist of four modules that need to be completed, these modules are: listening, reading, writing and speaking modules, which assess one’s abilities in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English Language. All modules need to be completed to obtain a band score.
If a prospective study abroad student is looking at studying or working in an English-speaking country then they must demonstrate a high level of English Language proficiency. This is why many reputable universities and colleges demand that prospective study abroad students take either IELTS or other English level tests to ensure they are fluent in the English Language.
It is important for prospective study abroad students in countries like Nigeria whose official language is English, to know that they do not need to write an English level test if they pass the English language exam in their Senior Secondary School Examination, except if they are applying to a country like Ireland that makes it compulsory. Writing an English Level Test also helps one’s chances for Canada and USA student visa application. A student with grades lower than credit in the examination will be mandated to take an English Level Test.
Some English Level tests are divided into two different versions, these are:
- The General Training version
- The Academic Version
The Academic Version is for students who wish to study in English-speaking countries, at their universities, colleges or other institutions of higher education.
The General Training Version is for people who wish to gain work experience or undertake non-academic training in English-speaking countries.
Therefore, prospective study abroad students is expected to take the academic version of an English level test.
IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH LEVEL TESTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
These days, universities and colleges worldwide offer numerous courses taught exclusively in English, making it easier for international students to enrol in their study programmes.
Therefore, when a student applies to a university outside their home country, they will most likely need an English-language certificate, which proves they have enough knowledge to participate in classes, understand the textbooks and complete their assignments. To acquire this certificate, an English level test has to be taken.
It is hard for a student to move forward with learning if they do not know where they are headed, however, the English Level Test provides a clear path for developing English language skills, step by step. It’s a great way to reward achievement and build confidence for the next step in their learning journey.
TYPES OF ENGLISH LEVEL TESTS
IELTS: The International English Language testing system was established in 1989 and it is jointly managed by the British Council and IDP (International Development Program) Education Ltd. This English level test consists of the General training version and the Academic version with a duration of about 2 hours 45 minutes and a 0-9 grading system.
For a student to be admitted for English-taught programmes, they require scores ranging between 5.5 and 7.0. This score is released 14 working days after the exam is taken, on the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) and is valid for 2 years.
TOEFL: This English Level test is known as The Test of English as a Foreign Language which was introduced in the year 1964 and is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the US. This English level test consists of only the Academic version with a duration of about 4 hours. Each module is graded with up to 30 points, is which adds up to a maximum score of 120 points, some schools accept students with a score as low as 70 points, and others as high as 110. This score is released in 10 working days and is valid for 2 years.
PEARSON: This English Level test is commonly known as the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and it was introduced in the year 1982, administered by Edexcel, the largest examining body of academic and vocational in the UK. This English level test consists of the General training version and the Academic version with a duration of about 3 hours and a 10-90 points grading system.
For better and standard university options, it is expected to score in the range of 65-75 or above. However, a score of 50-63 is considered competent. This score is released in 5 working days and is valid for 2 years.
DUOLINGO: Duolingo English Level Test is a modern language proficiency tool designed for today’s international students and institutions, which was introduced in the year 2012. This English level test consists of only the Academic version with a duration of about 1 hour and a 10-160 points grading system.
A good performance in this English level test ranges from 85-110 points and the score is released in 2 working days and is valid for 2 years.
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3 Comments
M. SANI
I hold a B.ed English (3r CLASS) from University of Education, Ghana. My hope is to pursue a Master program in LITERACY in UK or Canada etc. I have been teaching English in one of the Ghana’s public High Schools for over a decade.
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Valentine
For the Canadian dependant visa, my wife passed English language in WAEC exam and I was thought in English during her university days. With this condition, does she need to take IELTS exam to get a dependant visa?