International English Language Testing System
Τα Κέντρα "Πολύγλωσσο" προσφέρουν 3 διαφορετικά προγράμματα για την προετοιμασία ΙΕLTS ανάλογα με το επίπεδο των σπουδαστών.
1. Pre-ΙΕLTS : πρόγραμμα που απευθύνεται σε όσους θέλουν να συμμετέχουν στις εξετάσεις αλλά το επίπεδό τους δεν τους επιτρέπει να πετύχουν το απαιτούμενο σκορ. Σε αυτό το πρόγραμμα καλύπτονται αρχικά οι ελλείψεις στη γραμματική και το βασικό λεξιλόγιο ώστε να μπορεί ο ενδιαφερόμενος να παρακολουθήσει το επόμενο επίπεδο που είναι το ΙΕLTS course.
2. ΙΕLTS course: πρόγραμμα που απευθύνεται σε σπουδαστές που έχουν ένα καλό επίπεδο στην Αγγλική και θέλουν να αποκτήσουν γνώσεις και εμπειρία που θα τους βοηθήσουν να πετύχουν ένα υψηλό σκορ στις εξετάσεις.
3. Part-time ΙΕLTS: το σύντομο αυτό πρόγραμμα απευθύνεται σε όσους έχουν ένα πολύ καλό επίπεδο στη γλώσσα και ουσιαστικά θέλουν να κατανοήσουν το υλικό του ΙΕLTS και να κάνουν πρακτική εξάσκηση.
The IELTS test structure
All candidates must complete four Modules - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking to obtain an IELTS Test Report Form.
Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. There is a choice between Academic and General Training in the Reading and Writing Modules.
Total Test Time 2 hours 45 minutes
The first three modules - Listening, Reading and Writing - must be completed in one day. The Speaking Module may be taken, at the discretion of the test centre, in the period seven days before or after the other Modules.
The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert user.
Frequently asked questions
This section provides answers to a lot of frequently asked candidate questions. Please check this section before contacting the IELTS enquiries service.
1. What can the candidate bring into the examination room?
Only pens, pencils and erasers. Correction fluid must not be used. You must leave anything which you do not need, or which is not allowed, either outside the examination room, or as instructed by the supervisor. Mobile phones and pagers must be switched off and placed with personal belongings in the area designated by the supervisor. Any candidate who does not switch off their phone/pager, or who retains one in their possession, will be disqualified.
2. Is the IELTS test completed in one day?
The Listening, Reading and Writing components of the test are always completed immediately after each other and in this same order. The Speaking test can be taken up to 7 days either before or after the test date.
3. What kind of accents can be heard in the Listening and Speaking tests?
As IELTS is an international test, a variety of English accents are used in both of these examinations.
4. Does the listening tape provide the candidate with necessary instructions and pauses?
Yes. At the beginning of the test, candidates receive instructions and hear a sample question. Next, candidates read Section One questions and then listen to Section One and answer the questions on the question paper as they listen. The same procedure follows for Sections Two, Three and Four. This takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. In the following final ten minutes, candidates transfer their answers onto the answer sheet.
5. Is there a similar period of ten minutes at the end of the Reading test for the transfer of answers?
No. The Reading test is one hour, and you must write all your answers on the answer sheet in this time.
6. Can I complete the Listening and Reading answer sheet in pen?
No. The answer sheet is scanned by a computer which cannot read pen.
7. Can I make some notes on the Listening and Reading question paper?
Yes. The examiner will not see your question paper.
8. What is the Speaking test?
The Speaking test is conducted with a one-to-one interview with a certified examiner, which is recorded on an audiocassette.
9. What should the candidate bring for the Speaking test?
The candidate needs to bring the same identification documents they supplied on registration, as these must be checked again against the information on the application form. These documents will be checked by the administrator and the Speaking examiner prior to the candidate entering the interview room.
10. What happens if a candidate loses their Test Report Form?
At any time within two years of the date of the examination, a candidate can apply to the centre which administered the test to be sent 5 copies of the original Test Report Form free of charge. These Test Report Forms will not be sent to the candidates themselves, but the universities abroad, Embassy and Consulate. For any further copies, there is an administration charge per copy. Please contact your test centre for further details.
11. When will the candidate receive their results?
Under usual test circumstances, the candidates will receive their Test Report Forms approximately two weeks after they complete their test.
12. How soon can candidates repeat the test?
Candidates are not permitted to retake the test at any centre within 90 days of their previous test date, i.e. 90 days and no fewer. Candidates are reminded that scores are unlikely to improve dramatically without English language tuition in the interim.
13. What help is available for disabled candidates?
Test centres make every effort to cater for the special needs of any disabled candidates, to enable them to best understand questions and tasks and to give their answers. It is our aim for the language level of all candidates, irrespective of disability, to be assessed fairly and objectively. Candidates with special needs should inform their test centre when applying so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
14. What happens if a candidate is delayed by circumstances beyond their control (e.g. a transportation strike)?
The test centre offers the candidate an alternative test date as soon as possible.
15. What happens if a candidate wants to postpone or cancel their application?
Candidates who request a postponement or cancellation of their test within 5 weeks of the test date will normally be charged the full fee unless they are able to provide appropriate medical evidence to support their request within 5 days of the test date.
16. What happens if a candidate is absent on the day of the test without giving prior notice?
The candidate will lose their full test fee. However, if a medical certificate is provided within 5 days of the test date then the full fee is refunded minus a local administrative deduction.
17. What can candidates do if they are unhappy with their results?
Candidates may apply for an enquiry on results procedure at the centre at which they took their test within four weeks of receipt of results. There is a fee for this which is refunded should the band score change.
The Results
Candidates receive an IELTS Test Report Form within two weeks of taking the test.
The IELTS Test Report Form
Candidates will receive only one copy of their Test Report Form (TRF). This is a very valuable document and it is recommended that candidates take due care in keeping their TRF secure. It can not be replaced. Additional, original Test Report Forms may be forwarded to institutions of the candidate's choice.
The IELTS TRF includes:
the candidate's scores, on a Band Scale from 1 to 9, for each module of the test ,the candidate's overall Band Score, on a scale from 1 to 9
whether the candidate has completed the Academic or General Training test, the candidate's photo , and details of his/her nationality, first language and date of birth.
Please note, there is no pass or fail mark overall Band Scores and Band Scores for Listening and Reading are reported in half bands. Writing and Speaking Band Scores are reported in whole bands the results are recommended as valid for two years.
The TRF, in giving a Band Score for each of the four modules of the test as well as an overall Band Score, allows receiving institutions to clearly identify the candidates strengths and weaknesses.
Marking at the test centre ensures that test results are available without any administrative delay.
A valid Test Report Form bears a centre stamp, candidate photo (for TRFs obtained from March 2003) a validation stamp and the IELTS administrator's signature. Test Report Forms are sent directly from the test centre to the receiving institution or organisation. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Interpretation of results
Each Band corresponds to a descriptive statement giving a summary of the English competence of a candidate classified at that level. Overall Band Scores can be reported in either whole or half Bands.
The nine bands and their descriptive statements are as follows:
9 Expert User
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
8 Very Good User
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
7 Good User
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
6 Competent User
Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5 Modest User
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
4 Limited User
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
3 Extremely Limited User
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
2 Intermittent User
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
1 Non User
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
0 Did not attempt the test
No assessable information provided
1. Pre-ΙΕLTS : πρόγραμμα που απευθύνεται σε όσους θέλουν να συμμετέχουν στις εξετάσεις αλλά το επίπεδό τους δεν τους επιτρέπει να πετύχουν το απαιτούμενο σκορ. Σε αυτό το πρόγραμμα καλύπτονται αρχικά οι ελλείψεις στη γραμματική και το βασικό λεξιλόγιο ώστε να μπορεί ο ενδιαφερόμενος να παρακολουθήσει το επόμενο επίπεδο που είναι το ΙΕLTS course.
2. ΙΕLTS course: πρόγραμμα που απευθύνεται σε σπουδαστές που έχουν ένα καλό επίπεδο στην Αγγλική και θέλουν να αποκτήσουν γνώσεις και εμπειρία που θα τους βοηθήσουν να πετύχουν ένα υψηλό σκορ στις εξετάσεις.
3. Part-time ΙΕLTS: το σύντομο αυτό πρόγραμμα απευθύνεται σε όσους έχουν ένα πολύ καλό επίπεδο στη γλώσσα και ουσιαστικά θέλουν να κατανοήσουν το υλικό του ΙΕLTS και να κάνουν πρακτική εξάσκηση.
The IELTS test structure
All candidates must complete four Modules - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking to obtain an IELTS Test Report Form.
Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. There is a choice between Academic and General Training in the Reading and Writing Modules.
Total Test Time 2 hours 45 minutes
The first three modules - Listening, Reading and Writing - must be completed in one day. The Speaking Module may be taken, at the discretion of the test centre, in the period seven days before or after the other Modules.
The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert user.
Frequently asked questions
This section provides answers to a lot of frequently asked candidate questions. Please check this section before contacting the IELTS enquiries service.
1. What can the candidate bring into the examination room?
Only pens, pencils and erasers. Correction fluid must not be used. You must leave anything which you do not need, or which is not allowed, either outside the examination room, or as instructed by the supervisor. Mobile phones and pagers must be switched off and placed with personal belongings in the area designated by the supervisor. Any candidate who does not switch off their phone/pager, or who retains one in their possession, will be disqualified.
2. Is the IELTS test completed in one day?
The Listening, Reading and Writing components of the test are always completed immediately after each other and in this same order. The Speaking test can be taken up to 7 days either before or after the test date.
3. What kind of accents can be heard in the Listening and Speaking tests?
As IELTS is an international test, a variety of English accents are used in both of these examinations.
4. Does the listening tape provide the candidate with necessary instructions and pauses?
Yes. At the beginning of the test, candidates receive instructions and hear a sample question. Next, candidates read Section One questions and then listen to Section One and answer the questions on the question paper as they listen. The same procedure follows for Sections Two, Three and Four. This takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. In the following final ten minutes, candidates transfer their answers onto the answer sheet.
5. Is there a similar period of ten minutes at the end of the Reading test for the transfer of answers?
No. The Reading test is one hour, and you must write all your answers on the answer sheet in this time.
6. Can I complete the Listening and Reading answer sheet in pen?
No. The answer sheet is scanned by a computer which cannot read pen.
7. Can I make some notes on the Listening and Reading question paper?
Yes. The examiner will not see your question paper.
8. What is the Speaking test?
The Speaking test is conducted with a one-to-one interview with a certified examiner, which is recorded on an audiocassette.
9. What should the candidate bring for the Speaking test?
The candidate needs to bring the same identification documents they supplied on registration, as these must be checked again against the information on the application form. These documents will be checked by the administrator and the Speaking examiner prior to the candidate entering the interview room.
10. What happens if a candidate loses their Test Report Form?
At any time within two years of the date of the examination, a candidate can apply to the centre which administered the test to be sent 5 copies of the original Test Report Form free of charge. These Test Report Forms will not be sent to the candidates themselves, but the universities abroad, Embassy and Consulate. For any further copies, there is an administration charge per copy. Please contact your test centre for further details.
11. When will the candidate receive their results?
Under usual test circumstances, the candidates will receive their Test Report Forms approximately two weeks after they complete their test.
12. How soon can candidates repeat the test?
Candidates are not permitted to retake the test at any centre within 90 days of their previous test date, i.e. 90 days and no fewer. Candidates are reminded that scores are unlikely to improve dramatically without English language tuition in the interim.
13. What help is available for disabled candidates?
Test centres make every effort to cater for the special needs of any disabled candidates, to enable them to best understand questions and tasks and to give their answers. It is our aim for the language level of all candidates, irrespective of disability, to be assessed fairly and objectively. Candidates with special needs should inform their test centre when applying so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
14. What happens if a candidate is delayed by circumstances beyond their control (e.g. a transportation strike)?
The test centre offers the candidate an alternative test date as soon as possible.
15. What happens if a candidate wants to postpone or cancel their application?
Candidates who request a postponement or cancellation of their test within 5 weeks of the test date will normally be charged the full fee unless they are able to provide appropriate medical evidence to support their request within 5 days of the test date.
16. What happens if a candidate is absent on the day of the test without giving prior notice?
The candidate will lose their full test fee. However, if a medical certificate is provided within 5 days of the test date then the full fee is refunded minus a local administrative deduction.
17. What can candidates do if they are unhappy with their results?
Candidates may apply for an enquiry on results procedure at the centre at which they took their test within four weeks of receipt of results. There is a fee for this which is refunded should the band score change.
The Results
Candidates receive an IELTS Test Report Form within two weeks of taking the test.
The IELTS Test Report Form
Candidates will receive only one copy of their Test Report Form (TRF). This is a very valuable document and it is recommended that candidates take due care in keeping their TRF secure. It can not be replaced. Additional, original Test Report Forms may be forwarded to institutions of the candidate's choice.
The IELTS TRF includes:
the candidate's scores, on a Band Scale from 1 to 9, for each module of the test ,the candidate's overall Band Score, on a scale from 1 to 9
whether the candidate has completed the Academic or General Training test, the candidate's photo , and details of his/her nationality, first language and date of birth.
Please note, there is no pass or fail mark overall Band Scores and Band Scores for Listening and Reading are reported in half bands. Writing and Speaking Band Scores are reported in whole bands the results are recommended as valid for two years.
The TRF, in giving a Band Score for each of the four modules of the test as well as an overall Band Score, allows receiving institutions to clearly identify the candidates strengths and weaknesses.
Marking at the test centre ensures that test results are available without any administrative delay.
A valid Test Report Form bears a centre stamp, candidate photo (for TRFs obtained from March 2003) a validation stamp and the IELTS administrator's signature. Test Report Forms are sent directly from the test centre to the receiving institution or organisation. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Interpretation of results
Each Band corresponds to a descriptive statement giving a summary of the English competence of a candidate classified at that level. Overall Band Scores can be reported in either whole or half Bands.
The nine bands and their descriptive statements are as follows:
9 Expert User
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
8 Very Good User
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
7 Good User
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
6 Competent User
Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5 Modest User
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
4 Limited User
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
3 Extremely Limited User
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
2 Intermittent User
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
1 Non User
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
0 Did not attempt the test
No assessable information provided
Η εξέταση IELTS αποτελεί ένα σύστημα αξιολόγησης γλωσσικών δεξιοτήτων για άτομα που θέλουν να αποδείξουν το επίπεδο των γνώσεων τους στην αγγλική γλώσσα για συγκεκριμένους σκοπούς. Η κλίμακα βαθμολογίας της εξέτασης αυτής αναγνωρίζεται ως αξιόπιστο κριτήριο επάρκειας στην αγγλική γλώσσα από πανεπιστήμια και κολέγια στη Μεγάλη Βρετανία, στις ΗΠΑ και πολλές ακόμη χώρες, όπως επίσης και από εργοδότες, αρχές μετανάστευσης και επαγγελματικούς φορείς. Υπάρχει επιλογή ανάμεσα σε Academic και General Training τεστ, ανάλογα με το σκοπό που θα χρησιμοποιηθεί το τελικό σκορ.
Οι εξετάσεις IELTS συνδιοργανώνονται από το Cambridge ESOL , ενώ διεξάγονται καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια του χρόνου σε εξεταστικά κέντρα περισσότερων των 90 χωρών. Οι υποψήφιοι λαμβάνουν μια γραπτή αναφορά στην οποία η επίδοση τους τοποθετείται σε μια κλίμακα που αρχίζει από το 1 (μη χρήστης) και φτάνει ως το 9 (έμπειρος χρήστης).
Οι εξετάσεις IELTS συνδιοργανώνονται από το Cambridge ESOL , ενώ διεξάγονται καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια του χρόνου σε εξεταστικά κέντρα περισσότερων των 90 χωρών. Οι υποψήφιοι λαμβάνουν μια γραπτή αναφορά στην οποία η επίδοση τους τοποθετείται σε μια κλίμακα που αρχίζει από το 1 (μη χρήστης) και φτάνει ως το 9 (έμπειρος χρήστης).
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