Frequently Asked Questions
The IELTS Test
Al Ain University is now an authorized IELTS Test Venue in partnership with the British Council.
IELTS is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test with two million tests taken in the last year. Taking IELTS opens doors – it can help you live, study and work in 135 countries around the world. More than 9,000 organisations worldwide accept IELTS, including government, academic and employment institutions- including over 3,000 institutions in the USA. In fact, IELTS is the only English language test accepted for immigration purposes by all countries that require one. IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who want to work or study in countries where English is the language of communication.
IELTS has four modules – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are done in one sitting. The Speaking test may be on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other tests. You will be advised of the time for your speaking interview when you apply.
| Time Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 40 questions | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Reading | 40 questions | 60 minutes |
| Writing | 2 tasks | 60 minutes |
| Speaking | 3 parts | 11–14 minutes |
For registration, please visit https://affiliates-britishcouncil.org/?a=10&c=135&p=r&s1=
or call 037024933 / 037024782
You'll be able to preview your results on the result tab after logging on to the registration portal.
You’ll also receive a text message on the registered UAE local mobile number and by the email registered with.
On the day of the test, students must present their original, valid and signed passport; or UAE National ID for identification purposes only.
Please note that you will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without the original ID that you used during your registration.
Road to IELTS is a popular online self-study resource for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking test practice. Written by the British Council for its IELTS students, Road to IELTS includes:
- practice materials
- timed tests
- tutorials
- online scoring
- self-assessment tools so that you can measure your progress.
You can try British Council’s Road to IELTS resources with 10 hours of free study right now with no prior registration.
When you register for an IELTS test with the British Council you’ll be free to enjoy a further 20 hours of access to the learning materials.
You can also visit http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-test/how-prepare-ielts-test to access more British Council IELTS preparation materials.