The purpose of IELTS test is to assess the reading, writing, listening and speaking ability of English language of a person who wants to study, work or migrate to an English speaking country.

IELTS tests four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

You can take it as many times as you want. There is no limit.

Your IELTS test results are valid for 2 years.

There is nothing as pass or fail in IELTS. Results are reported as band scores from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). Candidate need to score requisite band score required for the organization he is looking to work for or the institute where he is planning to study.

You can use the test in which you have scored highest as long as the result is still valid.

IELTS uses an internationally recognized nine-band scoring system. You receive individual band scores for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Also, an overall band score on a band scale from one to nine.

The duration of the IELTS exam is a total of 2 hours 45 minutes.

Duolingo is the most popular language-learning platform and the most downloaded education app in the world, with more than 300 million users. In addition to its core platform, the company created the Duolingo English Test, an affordable and convenient language certification option that is accepted by over 2,000 universities.

Duolingo partners with institutions across the globe, including hundreds of universities and secondary schools who accept the Duolingo English Test as part of their admissions process.