Prepare for your test.
You can access free preparation materials and practice tests on the official IELTS website or on other reliable sources. You can also join online courses, webinars, or workshops to improve your skills and strategies. You should also familiarize yourself with the test format, the question types, and the scoring criteria for each section of the test.
Take your test.
On the test day, you should arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled test time. You should bring your original identification document, your confirmation email, and any other items that you may need for the test, such as a pen, a pencil, an eraser, and a bottle of water. You should follow the instructions and the rules of the test center and the test invigilators. You should also be prepared to take your test in a safe and secure environment, as the test center may implement health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
How to interpret your IELTS test results and convert them to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs)
In order to interpret your IELTS test results and convert them to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs), you need to understand the following points:
• Your IELTS test results are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest) for each of the four skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. You also receive an overall band score, which is the average of your four individual scores.
• Your CLB levels are based on the Canadian standard for measuring and describing language proficiency in English. There are 12 CLB levels that cover the range from the most basic ability (CLB 1) to complete fluency (CLB 12) for each of the four skills.
