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About IELTS The test is a fair and comprehensive test of your English at a given point in time and reports on your overall English ability from grades 1-9 through testing your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. Take IELTS to study or work abroad in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the UK. IELTS is recommended as the truly international option over TOEFL because it is now accepted by American universities - I believe it also offers a fairer test as it is testing your ability to survive in an English-speaking environment, and not your knowledge of American history or geography. Before you take a course, you should have some idea of what level your chosen universities require - do you need a 6 or a 7? Is that 'overall' or do you need a 6 in each part of the exam? Make sure your aims are realistic! Preparation Courses It is strongly recommended that you invest in a preparation course before taking the exam. People with perfect English will not necessarily score a 9 without becoming familiar with the test format. I find it rewarding to hear back from students who are fulfilling their dreams in Australia, or getting a decent degree from a top UK university. Maximum guaranteed group size is 8, although 4-6 is common. I find teaching IELTS particularly rewarding - if students work hard (and work me hard!), they can hopefully get the place at university that they deserve. About the Exam - Listening comprehension (4 sections, 40 items, 30 minutes) 
- Reading (3 sections, 40 items, 60 minutes) - Writing (2 tasks, 150 and 250 words, 60 minutes) - Speaking (11-14 minutes) Registration for the exam - British Council The test is given every month at the British Council in Vilnius. Registration for the test is simple and requires 5 week's notice. You need to wait 2 weeks to get the results. Your test report form can be sent directly to universities. As of 1 April 2010, the cost of IELTS is 580 Lt. Please note that the British Council can not accept applications by email or over the phone. You need to include 2 passport photos and to register online. NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW! NEW CONTACT DETAILS for the British Council - Vilniaus 31, Vilnius +370 (5) 210 0428 To register: click here Dates & Prices: click here |
