Test
Format
The IELTS consists of 4 sections- Listening,
Reading, Writing and Speaking. The following is
a brief look at the Ielts test format:
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This section lasts about 25-30
minutes. It tests the whole
range of English skills from
'Survival English' to 'English
in Academic Settings'. The
speakers speak mostly in
'clipped and (mostly)precise'
pucca British accents, but don't
be surprised if you encounter
the odd Yorkshire man, Welshman
or Aussie!
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This section consists of 3
reading passages that become
more and more difficult as you
progress along the reading test.
There are a total of 40-43
questions. The reading is
considered by many the most
difficult module in the Ielts
for good reason.
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In this section, you are
required to handwrite two
assignments. The first one
involves describing graphic
information representing 'data',
'an object' or 'a process'. This
is a 20 minute task.
The second writing task is a
topical essay in which the test
taker is required to present
his/her perspective on a given
topic.
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This is perhaps the most
intimidating section for
Nepalese students because one
actually has to sit down with
and converse with a native
speaker for about 12-15 minutes.
However, the scope and nature of
the interviews is simple and the
interviewers don't bite! They
are helpful and try their utmost
to put interviewees at ease.
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Scoring
The IELTS is scored on a band score from 0.0 to
9.0. Increments are made in half points. Each
individual section is marked on this scale and
then the average of the four sections is taken
out for the final score of the test taker. A
reasonable score of 5.5 will see you getting
accepted by a majority of institutions in most
countries. However, top flight institutes may
require you to score in excess of the above
mentioned score.
Class Duration and Rotational Modules
The IELTS class lasts for a duration of 6 weeks.
With an equal emphasis on all the modules, the
course is geared towards obtaining holistic
success. The following is the distribution of
weeks for all the modules.
Start Date
See you on Sunday!
Every Sunday is course starting day at REDSTAR.
Just e-mail or phone us to get comprehensive
info about class times.
Facilities and Testing
As an alumnus of REDSTAR, you can expect the
best facilities. With full day lab and library
access, you have a wealth of material to study
and a fast internet connection to do all your
internet research. In addition to all these, you
are also allowed, at no extra cost, to repeat
any module that you feel you are not doing well
at. Our instructors are accessible and friendly
and are available at the institute all day for
advice and assistance.
Testing
Every Sunday is testing day! With full length
tests every Sunday, we build up testing stamina
and put you in the frame of mind in where you
are prepared to take on just about anything. The
full length tests include speaking and are as
comprehensive as the ‘real’ tests.
Training Modules and Free Materials
At REDSTAR, we use world class training
modules because your future matters to us. The
Speaking Lesson are conducted using futuristic
software that analyses your accent and the
quality of your responses.
The Writing Lesson are conducted using slide
based lessons developed at REDSTAR. The
Reading lessons are conducted using a reading
manual also developed at REDSTAR. In the
listening Classes, we use all the UCLES
materials and strategies and plans of attack
developed at REDSTAR. In addition to all this,
we also provide you with your very own manual
and cassettes/cd's for listening.
Faculty
Meet the dudes that matter! These guys make
IELTS classes seem like a lark! They are
erudite, smart and also fun loving. Class is
never a boring experience at REDSTAR.
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