International English Language Tests for Non-English Speakers
International English Language Test
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an exam that measures how well you speak English.
The TOEFL iBT Test
The TOEFL test is one of the most popular exams for non-native speakers. It has four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section takes 20 minutes to complete. You need to score at least 550 points out of a possible 800 points to pass.
The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section has five parts, which means there are 10 different tests in total. You’ll be tested on each section separately, but the overall score is based on the scores from all four sections combined.
The test consists of four sections: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each section has five parts, which means there are 10 parts in total. You’ll be tested on each part at least once during the test.
The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. You’ll be tested on each section separately, which means you’ll get one score for each section.
Each section has a different weighting, meaning that if you’re weak in one area, you might still pass the test if you’re strong in others.
The IELTS Academic Test
The IELTS exam is an international standardized test used by universities and immigration authorities worldwide. It measures how well you speak, listen, read, write, and analyze written material.
The International English Language Test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section has between five and nine tasks.
You’ll be tested on each task individually, so there’s no guessing what you’re being asked to do.
The IELTS test has two parts: listening and speaking. You’ll be tested on each section separately. To prepare for the test, you’ll need to listen to recorded conversations and read short texts. You’ll then be asked questions based on what you’ve heard and read.
If you pass the test, you’ll receive a score between 0 and
The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section has between 5 and 8 questions. You’ll be tested on each section separately, which means you’ll get 4 scores. The overall score is based on the average of the 4 scores.
The PTE Academic Test
If you want to get into university, college, or work abroad, then you’ll need to pass the IELTS test. To prepare for the exam, you’ll need to learn some new vocabulary and grammar rules. You’ll be tested on four different skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section has five parts, which means there are 10 questions per section. You’ll be tested on each section separately, meaning you won’t get points for answering correctly on one section if you answer incorrectly on another.
The Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
The CAE is an exam taken by non-native speakers of English as part of the Cambridge ESOL examinations. It is one of the most popular exams in the world because it measures the ability of candidates to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section has five parts. You’ll be tested on each part separately, which means you’ll get a score for every part. The total score is based on the scores from all four sections.
The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section has five parts, which means there are 10 questions per section. You’ll be tested on each section separately, but you’ll get a score based on your performance across all four sections.
The CAE General Training Test
This test covers grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. You will need to answer questions based on what you read in the text. There are two parts to the test – Part A and Part B. Each section has 40 multiple-choice questions.
The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section has five parts, which means there are 10 questions per section. You’ll be tested on each part individually, so if you get one question wrong, you won’t fail the entire section.
The test consists of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section has five parts, which means there are 10 questions per section.
Covid-19 Information Our centre is currently open for IELTS exams, however, depending on the spread of the pandemic and changes to government or university policy in respect of the situation, further postponement of test dates may occur.
For anyone booking tests please be aware of the following:
- You should only use public transport to travel to your exam if you have to and you must wear a face covering if you do.
- You must wear a face covering and respect social distancing at all times during your visit.
A full refund is available to all candidates who are affected by the above rules and restrictions.
About IELTS
The listening and speaking sections of IELTS are the same for all test takers.
The reading and writing sections are different depending on whether you choose the academic or general training modules.
The Academic module is suitable for university entrance at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and for professional registration.
The General Training module is suitable for the purposes of immigration to an English-speaking country and for people wishing to train or study below degree level.
For further information on the International English Language Test exam.
How to prepare
The ELTC regularly runs courses to help students prepare for the IELTS exam.
To find out more about our upcoming courses, please visit our part-time courses page.
How to apply Step one
The ELTC only accepts online registration for our IELTS exams.
Register for IELTS online please note:
- Registration for each test date closes 5 days before the test for both IELTS on Paper and IELTS on Computer. You will not be able to register after that point.
- Completion of online registration does not guarantee you an IELTS test place. You must also send us the required documents and pay the exam fees.
Step two
After you complete the online registration, you should send us a photocopy of your ID document.
You will need to bring the same document to all your International English Language Test exams.
It must be a passport or European ID card. You must send a clear photocopy and you must write on the back of your photocopy the date of the IELTS test you registered for.
The name on this ID document must be exactly the same as the name you entered during online registration.
The IELTS AdministratorEnglish Language Teaching CentreThe University of Sheffield78 Hoyle St.SheffieldS3 7LGThe UK
Step three
Test fees for IELTS sittings at the ELTC are £179 in 2022.
The ELTC requires all IELTS test-takers to pay their fees by credit or debit card through our secure online payment system. We aren’t able to accept any other payment methods for International English Language Test bookings at our centre.
At the end of your online registration (see Step one above) you will see a link to our online payment site.
If you have any problems with the payment of fees, please contact us at etc.
Further information Can I cancel my IELTS test or change it to a new date?
If you would like to cancel your IELTS test, you should inform us by email etc. at least 35 days before your test. We will then refund your test fee minus £25 for admin charges.
To transfer to a different IELTS test date contact us at least 35 days before your test.
We will then send you a transfer request form to complete and charge a £25 fee for admin.
I have to send my passport to the Home Office for visa renewal. Can I still take the IELTS test?
