IELTS Academic – get ready for a higher education environment
The IELTS Academic test measures whether you have the level of English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher education environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.
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Take this test if you want to:
- study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level anywhere in the world
- work in a professional organisation in an English speaking country.
You can take it at one of our test centres on paper or computer, or you can take it remotely with IELTS Online.
If you are applying to a UK University, that has requested you to take an IELTS for UKVI (Visas and Immigration). Find out more about IELTS for UKVI.
Fee for IELTS Academic:
IELTS on paper: QAR 1,180
IELTS on computer: QAR 1,290
Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Format: There are four sections to the test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. When you book your IELTS test with the British Council, the test will take place in an official British Council IELTS test centre, whether you choose IELTS on paper or computer.
If you take IELTS on paper, your Speaking test may be offered on the same day as the other sections of the test, or up to a week before or after. You will receive notification in advance if your Speaking test is on a different day to your main test day.
If you choose IELTS on a computer, you have a free choice of Speaking test dates and venues.
With IELTS Online, you can take your test at home or any private location with a stable internet connection.
If you choose this option, you will write the answers to the Listening, Reading and Writing sections on your computer. The Speaking test will be conducted with a trained IELTS Examiner via an online video call.