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ieltscanadatest.com Computer-Delivered IELTS Its here, so whats changed and what hasnt and how to assist your students for success ielts.org Aims of todays presentation Student Support IDP and IELTS Take-Aways Security
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It’s here, so what’s changed and what hasn’t and how to assist your students for success
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IDP and IELTS Computer-delivered IELTS Paper vs. electronic score delivery Security
School, Staff, Candidate Support
Student Support Take-Aways
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Brief overview of the IELTS test Introduction to computer-delivered IELTS Learn about IELTS security systems Review IELTS global recognition potential
International English Language Testing System Four language skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) Recognized by 10,000+
study, work and immigration Designed to assess the English language skill of people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication Jointly owned by IDP:IELTS Australia, British Council and Cambridge Assessment English
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IELTS is the International English Language Testing System A test of all four language skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) A test of international English Designed to assess the English language skill of people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication Jointly owned by IDP: IELTS Australia, British Council and Cambridge Assessment English
Face-to-face speaking test Scalable to meet demand Biometric security and integrity features Trusted and accepted by governments around the world for migration purposes including Computer or paper
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Academic
Listening 30 minutes | 4 sections | 40 questions Reading 60 minutes | 3 sections | 40 questions Writing 60 minutes | 2 tasks Speaking 11 - 14 minutes | 3 parts
General Training
Listening 30 minutes | 4 sections | 40 questions Reading 60 minutes | 3 sections | 40 questions Writing 60 minutes | 2 tasks Speaking 11 - 14 minutes | 3 parts
Total test time 2 hours 44 minutes + speaking
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Did not attempt the test No assessable information provided. Non user Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. 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.
Extremely limited user Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
Limited user Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and
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.
Competent user Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and
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. 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. Expert user Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
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ielts.org Prior to test day
Test day
Test day registration, secure storage of belongings, biometric identification & identity authentication management, strict test conditions, prescribed processes, candidate spacing
Post-test
Test-result screening, audit, close work with immigration & law enforcement
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Random allocation of tests CCTV
Screen protectors Multiple test versions in the room No access to the internet / other programs Dedicated IELTS computers USB ports covered
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Post Test Day
Marking (scoring) and results production
Global marking policy and quality control systems
Results production
Test Report Form (TRF) generation
Verification of results
Online and follow up verification services
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Over the past 28 years IELTS has grown to be the world’s leading high-stakes test for study work and migration
Adapted to hanging environments, customer expectations and industry developments UKVI requirements led to a computer-delivered version of IELTS in 20 countries Technology now proven, robust and scalable: computer- delivered IELTS now more broadly available
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Increased frequency
(Up to 3x/day, 7 days/week)
Reading, Listening and Writing components completed on computer Test results available in 5-7 business days
Hybrid marking system – Reading and Listening auto-marked. Speaking and Writing marked by examiners
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speaking test:
test construction:
band scores:
Test Report Form (TRF):
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Greater availability Flexibility and choice Faster results turnaround 5-7 days Same high security More efficient processes
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POSTAL RECOGNIZING ORGANIZATIONS ___________________ Original copies of paper results via mail or secure courier. IELTS Online Verification (OV) Service to verify copies of candidates’ Test Report Forms (TRF) with the central IELTS database SUBSCRIBING TO ELECTRONIC DOWNLOAD (STED) ROs __________________________ Paperless, electronic results delivery Online verification no longer required
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Subscribing to Electronic Download (STED) RO
Features and Benefits
Receive secure and genuine IELTS results Access to support for result-related issues Online IELTS results verification No storage/admin requirements for handling paper results Time-saving bulk results downloads Instant and secure access to genuine test results
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Report suspected fraudulent results
Locate missing results Online results verification Quarterly webinars
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Monthly publication Round up of new test locations, added capacity and upcoming test dates Test preparation tools Important language-testing news Upcoming IELTS webinar schedule and registration links
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Training opportunities (online registration, IELTS policies and procedures) Subscription to monthly stakeholder newsletter for important IELTS updates Access to IELTS Guides (Scoring Guide, Guide for Teachers, Ensuring Quality and Fairness and more)
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Practice tests and tutorials on computer-delivered IELTS on-screen features Downloadable practice tasks for Listening, Reading and Writing Video recordings of speaking interview samples
https://ieltscanadatest.com/prepare-for-ielts/computer- delivered-ielts-tutorials-and-practice-tests/downloads/
ielts.org Once a week Academic, General Training, and Hybrid versions In-depth discussion on improving technique Unlimited registration Participation from comfort of home Opportunity to ask questions
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ielts.org Helpful tips from IELTS experts 4+ new posts per month
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Option to subscribe for direct delivery to inbox
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https://ieltscanadatest.com/idp-ielts-candidate-newsletter/
Monthly publication Updates on test availability, policies and procedures Advice on test prep techniques and other test taker concerns
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https://www.youtube.com/user/IELTSEssentials
ielts.org Macquarie University Complimentary 25 practice hours Activation link with registration Choice of one skill area (L, R, W, S)
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https://results.ieltsessentials.com/
Check unofficial results online Online preview - not used as official IELTS result Original results are mailed to the postal address provided at time of registration Online system does display results for 28 days after test date
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