Do you know how to take an IELTS exam in Qatar?

Do you know how to take an IELTS exam in Qatar?

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The International English Language Testing System, more commonly known as IELTS, is a test that examines English proficiency around the globe. IELTS, accepted by over 6,000 organizations, is the most popular system and includes universities, immigration departments, corporates and many more. Living in Qatar, IELTS is the starting point for any migration plans you might have, or even for higher studies.

The British Council conducts the IELTS in Qatar and there are two versions of it - IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. You will need to determine which test is right for you before taking it. IELTS Academic is for test takers wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration. IELTS General Training IELTS General Training is for test takers wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level.

IELTS is designed to assess English language skills across a wide range of levels. There is no such thing as a pass or fail in IELTS. Results are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest).

There are four components of the test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Test dates and location

IELTS tests are conducted thrice a month in Qatar at Al Ahnaf Bin Qais Independent School, Al Dafna Area, West Bay. Your Listening, Reading and Writing test will be completed on the same day. Your Speaking test will take place on the same day, or up to a week before or after your main test day. Make sure you check the test timing well in advance, because you lose your fee amount if you arrive late.

How to register

To register you can visit this link: https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/qatar?_ga=1.227251861.989396814.1477319314

On completing registration, you will receive an email containing access details to the British Council’s online resources for free. You will also receive an email with information regarding your test dates and times well in advance before your chosen date.

Fees

Online payment – QR 920

Offline payment – QR 950

You can also find more information about the test here: https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/qatar?_ga=1.255048064.989396814.1477319314

Have you ever taken an IELTS? What was your experience?

By ulysses819• 22 Feb 2020 12:19
ulysses819

For generating ideas for IELTS writing and speaking you can visit this you tube channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpQU8lQn7Lw

By ASHHAR.OFFICE• 29 Oct 2016 08:49
ASHHAR.OFFICE

I haven't taken the test but surely i will. This information will help a lot. Thx. Do let me know if you have taken it and share your experience.

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