IELTS™ Test Center
US051 – IELTS™ Test Center – TALK English Schools
We are a U.S. Test Center based in Fort Lauderdale (Davie), Florida. We ask you to read this page very carefully. If you have further questions after reading, please contact us or send an e-mail at ielts1@talk.edu
The IELTS™ test is held either in Ft. Lauderdale/Davie or Miami Beach.
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm )
Click here to view the map and direction of our center in Fort Lauderdale
Click here to view the map and direction of our center in Miami Beach
Forms & Downloads
Starting March 25th the new address in Miami is: 1000 5th Street #101, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Here are the forms and documents that you need to download (please note that all forms are in *Adobe Acrobat format):
- 1- General Information
- 2- Application form
- 3- Material Order Form & Preparation Course Reservation Form
- 4- Directions to TALK English Schools
- 5- Hotel Information
- 6- Credit Card Authorization
- 7- IELTS™ test dates
We would also recommend that you study and print the IELTS™ handbook:
IELTS™ – International English Language Testing System
IELTS™ is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting 1.4 million tests globally, IELTS™ is the world’s most popular English testing system.
IELTS™ tests are held in over 500 centres with tests up to four times a month. IELTS™ respects international diversity and is fair to anyone who sits the test, regardless of nationality.
You can choose from two types of IELTS™ test: Academic or General Training, depending on whether you want to study, work or migrate.
Both modules are made up of four parts – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
IELTS™ results are graded on the unique IELTS™ 9-band scale.
You can trust the quality and security of IELTS™ because it is managed by three reputable, international organisations: British Council, IDP: IELTS™ Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL).
More than 6000 organisations, including many government departments and universities, rely on IELTS™. The IELTS™ scoring system is recognized globally, giving you a truly international result.
IELTS™ Format
Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.| Listening 4 sections, 40 items 30 minutes |
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| General Training Reading 3 sections, 40 items 60 minutes |
OR | Academic Reading 3 sections, 40 items 60 minutes |
| General Training Writing 2 tasks 150 and 250 words 60 minutes |
OR | Academic Writing 2 tasks 150 and 250 words 60 minutes |
| Speaking 11-14 minutes |
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| Total Test Time is 2 hours and 45 minutes | ||
Candidates must be prepared to spend the entire day at the test center, because there is a speaking interview in the afternoon. Appointments are arranged in order of test registration date, so the later a person signs up for a testing date, the later the speaking appointment will be scheduled.
Test Results
- There is no pass or fail mark.
- Candidates receive scores on a band scale from 1 to 9.
- Candidates receive a score for each module of the test as well as an Overall score.
- Overall Band Scores, Listening, and Reading Band Scores are Reported in half bands
- Writing and Speaking Band Scores are reported in whole Bands.
- Results are valid for two years.
Results are released on the 13th day following each test date. Test results are not released over the phone or via email attachments.
To preview your IELTS™ test result, complete all fields at https://results.ieltsessentials.com.
The preview of your IELTS™ result is usually available online 13 days after your test date, and will remain available for 28 days thereafter. Your official Test Report Form will be mailed to you 13 days after the test. Please note the preview of your IELTS™ result cannot be used as official confirmation of your test result.
Disclaimer: The online preview of your test result may not be used as an official score report. IELTS™ International, the test center and the IELTS™ Partners give no guarantee as to the accuracy of the preview result, and will not accept any responsibility for an inaccurate score. IELTS™ International, the test center and the IELTS™ Partners will not accept any responsibility in the event that your result fails to display, whether due to technical fault or administrative procedures.
Interpretation of Results
Bands
The nine bands and their descriptive statements are as follows:
9 Expert User – Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
8 Very Good User – Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstanding may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
7 Good User – Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
6 Competent User – Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5 Modest User – Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
4 Limited User – Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. It has frequent problems in understanding and expression. It is not able to use complex language.
3 Extremely Limited User – Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
2 Intermittent User – No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
1 Non User – Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
0 Did not attempt the test – No assessable information provided.
Test Report Form (TRF)
IELTS™ provides a profile of English language ability in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
A Band Score for each of the four modules as well as an overall score is recorded on the Test Report Form. This allows receiving institutions to clearly identify the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses. These Band Scores are recorded on the Test Report Form along with details of the candidate’s nationality, first language and date of birth. The Test Report Form indicates whether it is for an Academic or General Training candidate.
Marking at the test centre ensures that test results are available without any administrative delay. A valid Test Report Form bears a centre stamp, a validation stamp and the IELTS™ administrator’s signature. Test Report Forms should be sent directly from the test centre to the receiving institution or organization.
Photocopies should not be accepted.
| To apply | Register online at www.ielts.org to see immediately which date is still available! After that you have 5 days to send us:- payment of $215- a copy of your valid passport.If you chose to send a paper application the seat for the date your chose is not guaranteed and we will contact you to let you know about the earliest available date.Incomplete applications will not be confirmed and you will lose your space! If the date is not available online it means it is currently fully booked and there is no space. Since candidates who don’t submit their documents within the 5 days will be cancelled, please check back online in a few days as space might open up again. However, there is no guarantee and if you want to make sure you have a space you need to register for an available date. |
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| Test fee | $215.00 U.S. dollars Payable by credit card authorization form (download form here) or certified check or money order made out to TALK English Schools. Please note that we do not accept postal money orders and personal checks!If you submit the wrong form of payment the application will not be confirmed and your might lose your space! |
| Test Dates | You can find all Test dates here. |
| Locations | TALK English Schools – Davie/Fort Lauderdale (Davie) 3501 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33328 TALK English Schools – Miami Beach 6510 1000 5th Street #101, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Please make sure you know the location you are registering for and you come to the correct one! |
or mail it to: TALK English Schools – IELTS™ TEST CENTER, 3501 S. University Drive, Suite 3. Davie, FL 33328
Confirmation: Once we receive the complete package we will send an email confirmation within 24 hours.
We hope that you can find all the answers to your questions on our website.
If we can be of further assistance during your application process please feel free to contact our Test Center at 954 533 4546 or per email at ielts1@talk.edu
Official IELTS™ Practice Materials & Official IELTS™ Practice Materials 2
Written by Cambridge ESOL examiners and material writers with many years of experience preparing IELTS™ tests, the Official IELTS™ Practice Materials use tested materials approved by the IELTS™ partners.
There are now two volumes of Official IELTS™ Practice Materials. Each Volume contains completely different practice materials. They will help you familiarize 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 Reading and Writing
- Listening, Reading and Writing answer sheets
- Listening and Reading practice test answer keys and Listening tapescripts
- Sample candidate Writing responses and examiner comments
- Sample candidate Speaking tests and examiner comments
The CD (Volume 1) or DVD (Volume 2) contains:
- Listening test for you to practice
- Three examples of students taking the Speaking test
The main difference between the DVD and CD is that there is film footage of the students taking the Speaking test on the DVD.
$30 plus $ 5 shipping fee in the USA.
Top Tips for IELTS™ Academic & Top Tips for IELTS™ General
Top Tips for IELTS™ provides you with:
- essential advice (‘tips’) for all four skill areas of the test
- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- clear examples and explanations
- general tips for each skill to help with revision
- sections on how to revise
- what to do on the day of the test.
The Top Tips for IELTS™ series is written by the experts who set the IELTS™ test. It’s a ‘must-have’ guide for your revision. Both Top Tips for IELTS™ Academic and Top Tips for IELTS™ General Training include a book and an interactive CD-ROM.
The book contains:
- clear examples and explanations to show you exactly what each tip means
- general tips for each test to help you as you revise
- sections on how to revise, and what to do on the day of the test.
The interactive CD-ROM offers:
- a complete real IELTS™ practice test for you to try
- answer keys for Listening and Reading tests
- sample answers for the Writing test to compare with your own answers
- a Listening test so that you know what to expect when you take the exam
- video of a candidate taking the Speaking test, so you have a clear idea of what you have to do when you take the test.
$30 plus $5 fee in the USA.
To order materials please download and complete the Material order form. Please, fax it to us at (954) 990-8746 or e-mail it back to ielts1@talk.edu
Course
- IELTS test overview
- Introduction to the test
- Detailed practices and exercises for writing, reading, listening and speaking
- Clear examples and explanations
- Helpful strategies for improving performance
- Valuable test taking techniques
- Practice test
- Tu/Th from 1.30 – 3.30 p.m.
- $ 145/week plus $ 50 Application fee for non-Talk Students
1 Day Workshop
- IELTS test overview
- Introduction to the test
- Helpful strategies for improving performance
- Valuable test taking techniques
- Practice test
- Friday’s before the exam – 1 – 4 p.m.
- $ 99 plus $ 50 Application fee for non-Talk Students
Private Lessons
- Can be scheduled at a day and time convenient for you
- $ 66/Lesson (50 minutes) plus $ 50 Application fee for non-Talk Students
Materials
- Official Practice Materials incl. CD
- Official Practice Materials incl. DVD
- Top Tips for IELTS Academic
- Top Tips for IELTS General
- $ 35/each – including shipping and handling within the US
IELTS™ Test Fees
IELTS™ test fee in Atlanta is US$240
IELTS™ test fee in Fort Lauderdale is US$240
IELTS™ test fee in Miami Beach is US$255
IELTS™ test fee in Santo Domingo is US$455
DHL fee – $75.00 (optional for USA but mandatory for Certificates mailed overseas).
ADMIN FEE – $60
The test fee is payable by credit card authorization form (download form here) or certified check or money order made out to TALK English Schools.
Please note that we do not accept postal money orders and personal checks!
Payments which are not made to TALK English Schools will BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER and the test date will be confirmed after receiving the complete application form and the rest of the requirements for registration.
IELTS™ Preparation Materials Fee (Make all payments to: “TALK English Schools“)
Optional official IELTS™ preparation materials – $30.00 + $5 shipping inside the US only (does not include international shipping)
Cancellation or Postponement
Candidates who cancel or postpone their test date within the 5 weeks prior to the test will be considered a cancellation and will forfeit the test fee that they have paid. Candidates will have to pay the entire fee again to register on a different date.
If a candidate informs TALK English Schools in writing of an intention to postpone or cancel five weeks before the scheduled test date, a full refund, less a $60.00 administrative fee, will be issued. We regret that we cannot make exceptions to the refund policy for candidates who register late.
Refunds are paid by check and usually take three to four weeks from the date of your request to be processed and mailed.
