Total Test Time 2 hours 45 minutes All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. If you are planning to undertake academic study it is recommended that you sit for the Academic Reading and Writing Modules. If you are planning to undertake non-academic training or apply for immigration to Australia or New Zealand it is recommended that you sit for the General Training Reading and Writing Modules. 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. There is no pass or fail mark.
Results are valid for two years.
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.