How long it takes to pass the IELTS test?

[Ashwin2005]

Any idea on how long one needs to prepare for the IELTS exam?

I have done my degree, PG all in English. But my degree certificate did not specify the medium of instruction. I can go and request the University to issue a letter, but this may take many weeks to get the response.

I was wondering why not book a slot and pass this exam. Is this so tough?

With all these qualifications, and years of overseas experience, can we not pass this test quickly?

At many centres, slots are available in December.

[hsmp.applicant2007]

Hi Ashwin,

IELTS is not all that tough...Probably 7 - 10 days of moderate prepration would get you through....I presume you are from India and therefore, would not have too much of a problem with the level of English required.....I gave my IELTS on 30th Nov and hopefully should be able to get the required band score. Will let you know once I get my results on the 14th

Let me know if you need any prepration material...I might be able to pass it onto you if you haven't alredy obtained it.

Regards.

[John]

IELTS is not all that tough

Well in a sense that is right, if only because there is no pass or fail ... "just" a grade. But surely getting a sufficient grade, well how easy or hard that is will surely depend upon the person sitting the test.

Some centres, such as Aston University here in Birmingham offer a one-week course on the Monday to Friday before the actual IELTS test on the Saturday. From that webpage you will see that a course starts today, which must mean there is a test on this coming Saturday morning. And yes it is possible to sit the test there without first doing the week-long course.