IELTS Research Reports

Glenys Merrifield2.2 What levels of IELTS are required?IELTS ModuleGeneral Training ModuleAcademic ModuleOverall Band Scoreand/or Macroskillminimum scoreOverall score- Reading- Writing- Speaking- ListeningOverall score- Reading- Writing- Speaking- ListeningBand Score required2.3 IELTS assesses all skills at a single sitting, unlike some assessment systems in whichcandidates can present with the best results of each of the four skills (Reading, Writing,Speaking, Listening) of two or three or more sittings. Is this in line with the way yourorganisation uses IELTS band scores?2.4 What other professional requirements are there?2.5 How many clients (approximately) will have their English language proficiency assessedin any one year?2.6 Is this number increasing or decreasing?2.7 How was the decision made on the appropriate threshold levels?2.8 Who is responsible for making decisions on English language assessment levels?2.9 Was any advice or support requested or received from IELTS Australia/Cambridge ESOL, orany other organisation, in making the decision on appropriate levels?2.10 Has your organisation’s decision on acceptable IELTS levels been reviewed?2.10.1 If so,a. Why was it reviewed?b. What did the review process consist of?c. What was the outcome?2.10.2 If not, is it planned to review it? Why or why not?2.11 Are you aware of any gaps or inadequacies in the IELTS testing system for the purposesof your profession?68 www.ielts.org