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Where is the test centre located in France?
We are strategically located at Boulevard Richard Lenoir, 75011, Paris, France. You can track our location at https://www.touchstoneedu.fr/contact-us/.
What are the test dates and times available?
Touchstone Educationals, France, in partnership with IDP, offers a variety of test dates and times throughout the year. You can connect with us at +33 9 84 00 82 47 for details or directly book your test at https://bxsearch.ielts.idp.com/wizard.
How can I register for the IELTS test?
Step 1: Click on https://bxsearch.ielts.idp.com/wizard to get started.
Step 2: Select the IELTS test you need - IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training.
Step 3: Select IELTS on computer.
Step 4: Mention if you have any special requirements.
Step 5: Select Paris, France as your test location and a date or date range of your convenience.
In the next step, you will find all the available test slots. Feel free to choose one.
What do I need to bring on the test day?
You must bring the same Passport or National ID that you used to book your IELTS test. Our staff will check this on your test day. Without this ID document, you can’t sit for the test. Unfortunately, we can’t accept a certified copy of your Passport or National ID.
Can I bring my children or family members with me to an IELTS test day?
No. Only the registered test takers and authorized test center staff are allowed inside the venue during IELTS testing. If you have arranged for a family member or friend to pick you up after the test, please advise them to wait for you outside the test venue.
What can I expect on the test day?
Test day instructions will be provided to you prior to your test date. Generally, you will need to arrive at the test center at a specified time, undergo identity verification and complete the various sections of the test.
How can I access and understand my IELTS results?
You can access your IELTS results online through the official IELTS website. You can also download your eTRF directly from the portal for a module-wise understanding of your bands.
In how many days can I get my IELTS result?
It usually takes 3-5 calendar days to release your IELTS results, this is if the result is not flagged for further investigation by the pre-release checks.

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Speaking

The IELTS Speaking test assesses your pronunciation, grammar, accuracy, fluency and lexical resources while speaking English. There are three (3) parts to this test, with each part fulfilling a specific function in terms of task input, interaction pattern and the test taker’s output.

Part 1: Introduction & Interview This part includes general questions about the test taker like residence, work,family, interests, etc.

Part 2: Long Run Cue cards are shared on a particular topic and one (1) minute will be given to prepare to speak for upto two (2) minutes on the topic.

Part 3: Discussion This part gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic from the cue card in further detail, in a more general and abstract way

Total time: 11-14 minutes

Reading

The IELTS Reading test is designed to test a wide range of reading skills including reading for skimming, details, gist, understanding arguments and writer’s opinions,attitude and purpose

IELTS Academic Reading – It includes three (3) reading passages (with a variety of questions) ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. These passages are of general interest dealing with interesting and recognizably appropriate issues, with at least one passage containing a detailed logical argument

Note: The reading texts may contain non-verbal materials as well like graphs, diagrams or illustrations.

IELTS General Reading – It includes three (3) daily passages (with 2-3 short texts in the first passage, 2 texts in the second passage and 1 long text in the third passage), based on an English-speaking environment, from notices, newspapers, magazines or advertisements.

Reading passage 1: texts based on social survival, like advertisements, notices and timetables

Reading passage 2: texts based on workplace survival, like contracts, job descriptions, staff development & training material

Reading passage 3: texts based on general reading, involving more extended prose and a complex structure.

No. of questions: 40

Marks: each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 60 minutes (no additional transfer time)

Note: Please note that the question types in the Listening & Reading sections can include multiple choice answers, true or false answers, matching information/headings or sentence, table & flow-chart completion.

Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

Each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time:
Paper Based IELTS: 30 minutes (+10 minutes transfer time)

CD-IELTS: 30 minutes (+2 minutes review time)