The IELTS test consists of four modules: compulsory Listening and Speaking modules and a choice between either General Training or Academic Reading and Writing modules.

The General Training module assesses a broad range of language skills and is suited to candidates wanting to take work-related training courses, enter secondary school, work in an English-speaking country or apply for permanent residency.

The Academic modules assess a candidate's ability to use the language skills needed to study a course in English, including skills required to follow complex arguments, discuss abstract ideas and concepts, and deal with information effectively.

RMIT English Worldwide holds the test in a single day. The Listening, Reading and Writing parts of the test are completed between 9am and 12noon and the Speaking interviews are held between 12:40pm and 4pm on the same day. The written parts of the tests are usually conducted in small rooms, which provide a comfortable environment for candidates.

Training Materials Available at RMIT English Worldwide

What is Top Tips for IELTS?
Top Tips for IELTS Academic (with interactive CD-ROM) - $35.50
Top Tips for IELTS General Training (with interactive CD-ROM) - $35.50

Written by IELTS material writers with many years' experience, these candidate revision guides are recommended as part of your revision for the IELTS test. They provide candidates with essential advice ('tips') for each part of the test and include: clear examples and explanations; general tips for each component to help with revision; and sections on how to revise, and what to do on the day of the test. On the CD-ROM is a full IELTS practice test; sample answers for the Writing; and a video of a Speaking test.  

What are the Official IELTS Practice Materials? - $35.50

The Official IELTS Practice Materials are recommended for anyone who wants to improve their IELTS band score or test if their English is at the required level to take IELTS. Written by IELTS' materials writers with many years of experience preparing the tests, the Official IELTS Practice Materials use materials approved by the IELTS partners: the British Council, Cambridge ESOL and IDP: IELTS Australia.

There are now two volumes of Official IELTS Practice Materials: Volume 1 (Updated in March 2009) and Volume 2 (July 2010). Each Volume contains completely different practice materials. They will help you familiarise yourself with each of the tests. You can learn about how each of the tests is assessed and pick up some valuable tips.

The book contains:

• practice tests for Listening, Speaking, Academic Reading and Writing, General Training Reading and Writing
• Listening, Reading and Writing answer sheets
• Listening and Reading practice test answer keys and Listening tape scripts
• sample candidate Writing responses and examiner comments.
• Sample candidate Speaking tests and examiner comments.

The main difference between the DVD and CD, is that there is film footage of the students taking the Speaking test on the DVD.

Official IELTS Practice Materials with CD and sample answers - updated March 2009
ISBN: 978-1-906438-46-3 | Page extent: 85 pages | Size: 210 x 297 mm

Official IELTS Practice Materials 2 with DVD and sample answers - new edition July 2010
ISBN: 978-1-906438-87-6 | Page extent: 88 pages | Size: 210 x 297 mm