IELTS

Students also have the option of getting their IELTS band scores from the test centre:Students need to show their ID number or passport at their designated test centreStudents need to show the candidate number received on the test dayCandidates who registered for the IELTS 2024 exam from the test centre will not be able to receive the results through phone, email, or faxCandidates should note that the above provisional IELTS results are not formal, and printed copies or screenshots of the result page will not be accepted as your IELTS exam 2024 results. You will have to wait for your TRF to be mailed to get the format scores. Provisional IELTS results will be available to view online only for 28 days.

Duolingo English Test is entirely online and adaptive while the students can take IELTS exam in computer-based and paper-based test. The difficulty level of any exam depends on individual strengths and weaknesses. It's often perceived that the Duolingo English Test is easier than IELTS Exam. Here are some reasons behind this:Duolingo English Test is shorter than IELTS exam.Duolingo question difficulty adjust based on your performance of the last answer. DET primarily assesses practical language skills and communication while IELTS exams a wider range of language abilities, including academic English.Traditional IELTS format emphasis on academic English, which might be more challenging for someone who is not proficient enough.

Yes, meeting the English language requirements is one of the major Newcastle University eligibility criteria for international students. It accepts major English exam scores as proof of English language proficiency. Students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements:English Proficiency ExamUG Minimum Score RequirementsPG Minimum Score RequirementsIELTS AcademicOverall score of 6.5 or higher(With no less than 5.5 in each band)Overall score of 6.5 or higher(With no less than 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBTOverall score of 90 or higher(With no less than: 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing)Overall score of 90 or higher(With no less than: 20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 20 in Writing)PTE Academic-Overall score of 70 or higher(With no less than 65 in each sub-skill)For admissions to undergraduate courses, Indian students can submit their academic English exam scores as the a proof of proficiency in the language. A score of 75% in English in the Indian 12th Standard Examination makes the candidate eligible for admissions. Note that additional interviewing conditions may also apply.

In order to score band 8.0 on IELTS in the Writing section is by:By reading regularly and building a good vocabulary.Read books, newspapers, journals and other material helpful for acing the IELTS Writing section. Time each question, assess the requirements and then attempt the question.Ensure that there is a logical flow of information and there is coherence in writing.Avoid grammatical or spelling mistakes, recheck what is written.Choose the right kind of words and be precise with your writing tasks.Apprach each Task based on the requirement, avoid using non-popular or offensive opinions and be neutral with the responses.At the end, it is all about practice, time management and the right strategy to score an 8.0 band on the IELTS Writing section.

Reading section on IELTS Academic can be challenging because there are just 60 minutes to comprehend three passages and answer 40 questions. But with a lot of timed practice, applicants can ace this section easily. The Reading section can be difficult if the applicants do not:Practice multiple passages Not time their speed for the sectionAlso not practice on different types of passagesApproach different question types on the passages testedFinally, give enough attention to reading newspapers and build vocabulary.Applicants should ideally begin preparing for the Reading section earlier and give regular time to reading and building vocabulary.