Secure Travel and Tours is the premier travel agency in Ghana, providing exceptional inbound and outbound travel services to visitors worldwide. We are proud to have been recognized three times for our outstanding services, winning the Quality Service Excellence Award in 2017, the Best CEO Award in 2019, and the Corporate Heroes Award in 2022.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most widely recognised
English language test in the world. IELTS is accepted by over 12,500 organisations in
more than 140 countries and is developed by some of the world’s leading experts in
language assessment.
You can take IELTS to:
• Apply to a university or higher education institution for a course taught in
English in any country worldwide.
• Spend a short period of studying abroad.
• Work in a professional organisation that requires advanced English language
proficiency.
• Immigrate to an English-speaking country such as Canada, Australia, or New
Zealand.
IELTS opens the pathway for you to discover the world, get the job you want, and
demonstrate your English language abilities. The test you choose depends on your goal.
There are two types of the IELTS test available – IELTS Academic and IELTS General
Training
• IELTS Academic: It measures if your English language proficiency level is
suitable for an academic environment. The test reflects aspects of academic
language and assesses whether you are ready to begin training or a course of
study in English.
• IELTS General Training: It measures English language knowledge in a
practical, everyday context. The test tasks reflect real-life situations in social or
workplace settings.
Please check which test you must take with the institutions or organisations.
You can choose from a wide range of test dates in [insert country name here] and take the
exam in paper-based, online, or computer-based formats.
You can take your test:
• in test centres: on paper or computer
• from the comfort of your home or anywhere with a stable internet connection:
IELTS Online (IELTS Academic only) (exclude if unavailable in your country)
If you choose IELTS Online or take your test on a computer, you will receive your results
within eight working days in a digital format (e-TRF).
Test Structure and Scoring
The IELTS test has four sections:
• Listening (30 minutes)
• Reading (60 minutes)
• Writing (60 minutes)
• Speaking (11-14 minutes)
The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
You will be assessed in four skills and receive a band score for each test section. IELTS
scores range from 0 to 9 for each skill and your Test Report Form will show an overall
score reflecting a summary of the level of your English proficiency.
IELTS from British Council provides you with numerous free online preparation resources.
Book your exam as soon as possible to have more time to prepare and make the most of
these resources.
IELTS Preparation resources:
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IELTS Ready Premium: 40 practice tests for each skill, timed practice tests, live and
recorded lessons, learning plans, response templates, and the “Ask the Teacher” feature
for direct expert questions. It is free when you book your test with the British Council.
Practice test simulations to familiarise yourself with the exam format.
Join free webinars to learn more about the test structure and see question types.
You can easily book online and choose the most convenient exam date for you.
