ieltscanadatest.com Computer-Delivered IELTS It’s here, so what’s changed and what hasn’t and how to assist your students for success ielts.org
Aims of today’s presentation Student Support IDP and IELTS Take-Aways Security Computer-delivered Paper vs. electronic School, Staff, IELTS score delivery Candidate Support ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
IDP Education • Co-owner of IELTS • Global leader in international education services • Connect students with the right program, institution, and country • Operating for 50 years • Offices in 30+ countries. • 11 English language teaching campuses in South East Asia. ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
What is IELTS? Four language Recognized by International skills 10,000+ English Language (Listening, organizations for Testing System Reading, Writing study, work and and Speaking) immigration Brief overview of the Introduction to Learn about Review IELTS global IELTS test computer-delivered IELTS security recognition potential IELTS systems Designed to assess the Jointly owned by IDP:IELTS English language skill of Australia, British Council people who intend to study or and Cambridge Assessment work where English is the English language of communication ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
What is IELTS? Most trusted high-stakes test in the world A test of all four IELTS is the language skills A test of International (Listening, international English Language Reading, Writing English Testing System and Speaking) Trusted and accepted by governments Face-to-face speaking test around the world for migration purposes including Scalable to meet demand Designed to assess the Jointly owned by IDP: IELTS English language skill of Australia, British Council Biometric security and integrity features people who intend to study or and Cambridge Assessment work where English is the English language of communication Computer or paper ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org ielts.org
Test Format Academic General Training Listening Listening 30 minutes | 4 sections | 40 questions 30 minutes | 4 sections | 40 questions Reading Reading 60 minutes | 3 sections | 40 questions 60 minutes | 3 sections | 40 questions Writing Writing 60 minutes | 2 tasks 60 minutes | 2 tasks Total test time Speaking Speaking 11 - 14 minutes | 3 parts 11 - 14 minutes | 3 parts 2 hours 44 minutes + speaking • Different content - Writing and Reading ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Expert user 9 Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. The Very good user 8 Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. IELTS Good user 7 Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies, and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands 9-Band detailed reasoning. 6 Competent user Scale Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. Modest user 5 Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. Limited user 4 Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language. Extremely limited user 3 Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur. Intermittent user 2 No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. 1 Non user Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. Did not attempt the test 0 ielts.org No assessable information provided.
IELTS Security ielts.org
Security Prior to test day • Question preparation • Unique test versions • Secure print / dispatch / inventory • CD download • Staff imposter / fraud training Test day Test day registration, secure storage of belongings, biometric identification & identity authentication management, strict test conditions, prescribed processes, candidate spacing Post-test Test-result screening, audit, close work with immigration & law enforcement ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Additional computer-delivered security features Random allocation of tests Multiple test versions in the room No access to the internet / other programs Screen protectors CCTV USB ports covered Dedicated IELTS computers ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Security Post Test Day Marking (scoring) and results production Global marking policy and quality control systems Results production Test Report Form (TRF) generation Verification of results Online and follow up verification services ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Computer- delivered IELTS ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Introducing computer- delivered IELTS Over the past 28 years IELTS has grown to be the world’s leading high-stakes test for study work and migration Adapted to hanging environments, customer expectations and industry developments UKVI requirements led to a computer-delivered version of IELTS in 20 countries Technology now proven, robust and scalable: computer- delivered IELTS now more broadly available ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Key features Increased frequency Test results available in 5-7 business days (Up to 3x/day, 7 days/week) Reading, Listening and Writing Hybrid marking system – Reading and components completed on Listening auto-marked. Speaking and Writing computer marked by examiners ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Not changing band scores: test construction: • IELTS 0-9 • 4-skills • timing • questions speaking test: Test Report Form (TRF): • face-to-face • Identical format & reporting • locations • No indication of CD or PB • often same-day ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
The computer-delivered test experience Greater Flexibility and Faster results Same high More efficient availability choice turnaround security processes 5-7 days ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
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Paper vs. Electronic: Options for Score Delivery ielts.org
Recognizing Organizations (ROs): Options for Score Delivery POSTAL RECOGNIZING SUBSCRIBING TO ELECTRONIC ORGANIZATIONS DOWNLOAD (STED) ROs ___________________ __________________________ Original copies of paper results via Paperless, electronic results delivery mail or secure courier. Online verification no longer required IELTS Online Verification (OV) Service to verify copies of candidates’ Test Report Forms (TRF) with the central IELTS database ielts.org
Options for Score Delivery: Features and Benefits Subscribing to Electronic Features and Benefits Download (STED) RO Receive secure and genuine IELTS results ● ● ● ● Access to support for result-related issues ● ● Online IELTS results verification No storage/admin requirements for ● handling paper results Time-saving bulk results downloads ● Instant and secure access to genuine test ● results ielts.org
Key reminders about IELTS results • Released after 13 days (paper) / 5-7 days (computer) • Opt out of paper • Available 48 hours after electronic transmission • Scores available for 2 years ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
New e-download service for ROs: platform improvements • Customizable download timeframes • Customizable download templates • Email notifications • Additional test-taker information ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Support for Recognizing Organizations ielts.org
Support for Recognizing Organizations Online results verification Locate missing results Report suspected fraudulent results Quarterly webinars ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
IDP Stakeholder Updates Monthly publication Round up of new test locations, added capacity and upcoming test dates Test preparation tools Important language-testing news Upcoming IELTS webinar schedule and registration links ieltscanadatest.com/StakeholderUpdate ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Staff Support ielts.org
Staff Support Training opportunities (online registration, IELTS policies and procedures) Subscription to monthly stakeholder newsletter for important IELTS updates Access to IELTS Guides (Scoring Guide, Guide for Teachers, Ensuring Quality and Fairness and more) ieltscanadatest.com ielts.org
Support for Students ielts.org
Downloadable Prep Materials Practice tests and tutorials on computer-delivered IELTS on-screen features Downloadable practice tasks for Listening, Reading and Writing Video recordings of speaking interview samples https://ieltscanadatest.com/prepare-for-ielts/computer- delivered-ielts-tutorials-and-practice-tests/downloads/ ielts.org
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