When was IELTS started?

Asked by Last Modified  

3 Answers

Follow 0
Answer

Please enter your answer

Equator Educational Services

The English Language Testing Service (ELTS), as IELTS was then known, was launched in 1980 by Cambridge English Language Assessment (then known as UCLES) and the British Council. It had an innovative format, which reflected changes in language learning and teaching, including the growth in ‘communicative’...
read more
The English Language Testing Service (ELTS), as IELTS was then known, was launched in 1980 by Cambridge English Language Assessment (then known as UCLES) and the British Council. It had an innovative format, which reflected changes in language learning and teaching, including the growth in ‘communicative’ language learning and ‘English for specific purposes’. Test tasks were intended to reflect the use of language in the ‘real world’ read less
Comments

An inspirational motivator global trainer,who transforms minds nd lives!

1989.
Comments

Started in 1989 and it's jointly managed by British Council, IDP Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment.
Comments

View 1 more Answers

Related Questions

How to see video of IELTS class?
Hi Jisha, r u asking for the videos on any particular forum ? Else you can just type ielts on you tube and see some informative videos there. Please feel free to contact me for any guidance related to IELTS
Jisha
Should I do IELTS general or academic for Canadian student visa?
Academic is needed for study and as the score is valid for 2 years, the same will be useful for ur PR procedures at a later stage.
MaxMueller Institute
What is IELTS? What kinds of scholarship will I get after clearing the exam?
First of all, The reason for appearing IELTS exam either to get an admission in any University, which asks for this exam or apply for the work Visa in foreign countries. Likewise, Australia, New Zealand...
Kajal
0 0
6
Sir, is there a any confined syllabus for IELTS, and please can you suggest any book for preparation?
Hi Ziyaul Yes there is a confined syllabus prescribed by Cambridge which outlines how the 4 listening sections are structured. Sec 1 and Sec 2 in listening are based on everyday conversations and sec 3...
Ziyaul
0 0
7
Why smart work works well than hard work for any competitive exam?
Smart work makes work easier and happens in less period of time.
Courpro Academy

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons

There are 1 billion people in this world who are just like you.
One billion people trying to conjugate verbs. One billion people trying to understand the difference between much and many. Yes, that's right, one billion people trying to learn English. This is because...

VOCABULARY for ielts preparation
Word of the Day Nostalgia nɔstældʒə Hindi: नास्टैल्जीअ / नॉस्टैल्ज noun उदासी, विषाद, विरह, खिन्नता, गृह-विरह, अतीत की ललक, घर की याद, बीते वक्त की याद, पुरानी यादें, घटनाओं की यादें longing...

Speaking Skills: Some Easy Ways to Overcome Your Roadblock (s)
A lot of IELTS aspirants fail to clear this segment. Most people think that this is one of the toughest segments and is extremely difficult to score. People who know English very well and also speak very...

IELTS Speaking Part 1 — Model Answers (Studies)
Are you a student or are you working? I am currently pursuing my MBA from IIM, Ahmedabad and will graduate in the Spring of 2022. I am majoring in marketing and am passionate about my field of work. It...

Recommended Articles

You begin with the text and move on to the questions. Some might suggest, go through the questions and get back to the passage. Ideally there is no golden formula that will enlighten or allow you to solve the IELTS reading test. It has been considered a tough and major section by IELTS examinees. While continuous...

Read full article >

When beginning with IELTS Listening, lets rewind and get the basics right: a) Time duration of listening section in IELTS exam - 40 minutes b) Number of sub-section in IELTS listening exam - 4 c) Total number of questions - 40 Some basics that candidates are expected to do before the IELTS Listening test begins...

Read full article >

IELTS results are reported based on band scores ranging from 1 to 9. Band score 1 being the lowest and band score 9 is the highest. Over the past 30 years, IELTS band scores are recognized and accepted worldwide. Let’s check how each of the IELTS Band score means: Band score 9, Skill Level -- Expert Scoring a 9...

Read full article >

The biggest concern for almost all IELTS test takers is managing time in the Reading section. The IELTS modules has three passages and test takers should answer 40 questions within 60 minutes. Aspirants should utilize those crucial 60 minutes in reading and answering all questions. Tip 1 - Scan through the questions first Before...

Read full article >

Looking for IELTS Coaching classes?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you