Test format In IELTS, there are four papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. There are two different IELTS modules: Academic and General Training. The Speaking and Listening tests are the same in both modules, but the Reading and Writing tests are different.

The IELTS test format is four modules in which you are tested on your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. You need to decide on whether to take the Academic or General Training Test versions. Based on your results, you are then given a band score between 0-9.