Indian Students must meet the minimum English language requirements to study in Ireland by taking any of the internationally recognised english proficiency tests. It is also mandatory for Indian students to meet english requirements for an Ireland study visa. The most commonly accepted English language certifications for admission to international universities include IELTS and TOEFL. Although universities in UK and Ireland accept both, IELTS certification is usually preferred by universities in Ireland.
Read below about the IELTS score requirements for education in Ireland and for an Ireland student visa.
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IELTS Requirements to Study in Ireland
IELTS - International English Language Testing System assesses a candidate’s ability to study or work in a country where English is the main language of communication. Some universities may waive off IELTS requirements for admissions onto certain degree courses, however, it is advisable to take IELTS exam for visa application purposes and scholarship eligibility. Universities and colleges in Ireland consider IELTS scores to shortlist candidates for internal scholarships and bursaries.
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IELTS Eligibility Conditions
- Students above 16 years of age can take IELTS
- Students can take the IELTS test an unlimited number of times
- IELTS scores are valid upto 2 years from the date of taking the exam
- Those who wish to pursue higher education or work in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are required to take IELTS
IELTS Exam Patterns
- Students are evaluated for four basic skills in English language - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- Listening, reading and writing sections are tested on the same day while the speaking test can be on the same day or 7 days prior or post the other exams
- Total test duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes
- The test duration for the Listening section is 30 minutes, Reading / Writing for 60 minutes each and Speaking for 15 minutes
- Scores are given on a band of 1 to 9 for each section along with an overall score
IELTS Scores and Results
- Some of the best universities in Ireland require an overall IELTS score band of 6.5 with no individual section below 6.0
- Irish Immigration Services require a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 for long duration courses and a score of 4.0 for short term english language preparatory courses of less than 6 months duration
- Results are available online 13 days after the test
Types of IELTS
- Two types of IELTS test: General and Academic
- Academic IELTS test is for students
- General IELTS tests are for work visa and immigration purposes
IELTS Exam Fee
- From April 2018 onwards, IELTS exam fee is INR 12,650/-
IELTS Test Dates and Centres in India
- Exams take place once a week on 48 fixed test dates every year
- The British Council and IDP conduct IELTS in India at over 40 locations
- Students can select their preferred test centre and date from the IELTS website
Study in Ireland
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