July 26, 2022
How can you take an IELTS exam in Abu Dhabi University?
Abu Dhabi University is proud to offer students, the chance to complete highly-regarded International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams.
As the world's most popular English language test, millions of IELTS exams are taken every year across the globe. Available in 140 countries, including in the UAE at Abu Dhabi University, 11,000 world-wide organisations, universities, school and immigration centres view IELTS exams as proof of English language proficiency.
A hugely useful and advantageous qualification; many students jump at the chance to complete an IELTS exam in Abu Dhabi University.
What is the IELTS?
The IELTS is an exam that helps people work, study or migrate to a country where English is the main language. This includes countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA, plus multinational cities like Abu Dhabi, where dozens of different nationalities all use English to communicate collectively.
Jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English, this widely recognized and respected degree is designed to help you:
- Excel in your career
- Open up a whole new array of exciting job opportunities
- Feel part of the English-speaking community in Abu Dhabi or beyond
- Move abroad to English-speaking nations
Crucially, the IELTS is the only English language test, that is accepted by every key immigration authority including in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
What happens in an IELTS exam?
IELTS has been carefully curated to provide a fair and accurate assessment of English language proficiency.
Offering a choice of Academic and General Training tests, the questions are all developed by language specialists from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA.
The test is split into four sections:
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
Although that might sound like a lot of work, it’s really nothing to worry about.
The different sections reflect the kind of familiar English interactions you might encounter in everyday life, and they are designed to be relatable and accessible to people of all different backgrounds.
Basically, the kinds of topics and situations you cover in your test are very likely to be useful out in the real world.
However, the content of the reading and writing tests will differ depending on whether you are doing the Academic or General Training IELTS.
As an official IELTS test centre, you will complete the listening, reading, writing sections on paper in one of Abu Dhabi University’s examination rooms, while the speaking test is carried out face-to-face with a trained IELTS examiner on campus.
The listening, reading and writing sections of all the IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them. However, the speaking section can be completed up to a week before, or after the other tests.
In total, the test time for an IELTS exam at Abu Dhabi University is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
How should you prepare for an IELTS exam in Abu Dhabi University?
The expert English language teachers at Abu Dhabi University will ensure that you are well prepared for your IELTS exams, and that you have all the knowledge and experience you need to pass it in flying colors.
For extra assistance, you can also head to Abu Dhabi University’s Academic Success Center (ASC), a facility that offers a vast array of free resources and experiences that are all intended to empower students and help them reach their full potential.
Students studying for an IELTS exam in Abu Dhabi University, are invited to join in with the following ASC experiences for no extra cost at all:
- One-on-one and group tutoring
- Workshops
- Competitions
- Sessions on research, projects, creative writing and more
- Understand the test format
In addition, it’s important to read all the IELTS rules and regulations well ahead of your exam and have a go at some sample questions. This will give you a better idea of what you can expect from your real exam and ensure there are no nasty surprises waiting for you.
Abu Dhabi University also offers students the chance to purchase official IELTS practice materials, that provide an extensive array of sample questions and revision resources. This includes:
- Books of practice tests
Listening, reading and writing answer sheets
Sample responses and examiner comments
DVDs of listening tests and film footage of students taking the speaking test.
How long is an IELTS result valid for?
The IELTS exam from Abu Dhabi University, is valid in most countries for two years from the time you receive your result, however in Australia it is valid for up to three years.
After sitting your exam, your results will be available within 13 days, or as fast as three to five days if they are delivered digitally.
Plus, if you want to get on with applying for your new job, university degree or visa straight away, you can also request for your IELTS results to be automatically sent to, up to five organizations for no extra cost.
To find out more about studying for an IELTS in Abu Dhabi University, please visit https://www.adu.ac.ae.
