{"id":5932,"date":"2014-06-04T13:48:12","date_gmt":"2014-06-04T13:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.portalgestor.es\/?page_id=5932"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:18:40","slug":"acerca-del-ielts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gmatbarcelona.com\/en\/ielts\/about-the-ielts","title":{"rendered":"About IELTS Academic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 submenupaginas nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: #f5f5f5;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:43px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:0px;margin-top: 85px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last botonesheadersubnav 1_1\"  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!important; font-size: 62px !important; font-family: Sansation !important; font-weight: 800 !important; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) !important; padding: 20px 30px 0px !important;\">About IELTS Academic<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) , .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 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#cc2a25;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #cc2a25;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:30px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>\u00bf<u>What is<\/u> The IELTS Academic?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>The <strong>IELTS Academic<\/strong> It is a standardized test of English proficiency, designed primarily for those who wish to study in English-speaking academic environments or work in professions that require a high level of English (e.g., medicine or nursing). IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It is an internationally recognized exam accepted by numerous educational institutions, employers, professional organizations, and immigration authorities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The exam assesses four competencies: <strong>Listening<\/strong> (Listening Comprehension), <strong>Reading<\/strong> (Reading), <strong>Writing<\/strong> (Writing) and <strong>Speaking<\/strong> (Oral expression).<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Listening<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 30 minutes \u00b7 <strong>Number of questions<\/strong>: 40 \u00b7 <strong>Format<\/strong>: 4 parts<br \/>\nThe candidate listens to recordings in English (everyday conversations, lectures, or academic conferences) and answers questions that measure understanding of main ideas, specific details, and the identification of the speaker&#039;s attitudes or opinions.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Reading<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 60 minutes \u00b7<strong> Number of questions<\/strong>: 40 (based on three texts)<br \/>\nThe candidate reads three academic texts (from books, magazines, newspapers, or studies) and answers questions that assess overall understanding, identification of key details, following logical arguments, and recognizing the author&#039;s point of view.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Writing<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 60 minutes \u00b7 <strong>Tasks<\/strong>: 2 (Task 1 and Task 2)<br \/>\nIn the <strong>Task 1<\/strong> information presented in a graph, table or diagram is described or explained (minimum 150 words). In the <strong>Task 2<\/strong> An essay is written in response to a point of view, argument, or problem (minimum 250 words). Clarity in the presentation of ideas, linguistic precision and coherence, and logical organization of the text are assessed.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Speaking<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 11\u201314 minutes \u00b7 <strong>Structure<\/strong>: 3-part interview<br \/>\nFace-to-face interview with a certified examiner. Includes general questions about the candidate and familiar topics; a 1\u20132-minute presentation on an assigned topic; and a more abstract and in-depth discussion related to that topic. Assesses the ability to communicate effectively in English.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Scores<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>Each section is graded on a <strong>scale of 1 to 9<\/strong> (band score). The <strong>overall score<\/strong> IELTS Academic is the average of the four sections.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Listening<\/strong>: Score 1\u20139<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reading<\/strong>: Score 1\u20139<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing<\/strong>: Score 1\u20139<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speaking<\/strong>: Score 1\u20139<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparing for the IELTS Academic can be intensive, as it requires a high level of language proficiency and the ability to apply language knowledge in academic and professional contexts. Proper planning and targeted practice in all four skills are crucial to achieving a competitive score.<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #36746f!important; border: 1px dashed #0000005c; padding: 9px; background-color: #fafafa;\"><img class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 3px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2719%27%20height%3D%2719%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2019%2019%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2719%27%20height%3D%27319%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.gmatbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/file-earmark-text.svg\" alt=\"Document\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" \/><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link colorrojo\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.equivalenciaielts\" href=\"#\">\nScore equivalence<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 equivalenciaielts\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-1 .modal-header, .modal-1 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Score equivalence<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<style>tr{border-bottom: 1px solid #b5b5b5;} .modal-body {padding: 8px !important;padding-top: 8px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important; } .fusion-modal.large {<br \/>  max-width: 1200px;} .colorrojo{color: #36746f!important;} .toefl-table { border: 1px solid #4b2a6a;width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 20px 0;  }.toefl-table td {border: 0px solid #4b2a6a;padding: 4px 26px; } .toefl-table th{border: 1px solid #4b2a6a;  } .toefl-table thead th { background-color: #4b2a6a!important;color: #ffffff; padding: 12px;  text-align: center!important;font-weight: 600;} .toefl-table tbody td {padding: 9px 4px;color: #333333;font-size: 14px;} .toefl-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {background-color: #f7f9fa; } .toefl-table tbody tr:hover { background-color: #eef3f4;} .toefl-table td:nth-child(2), .toefl-table td:nth-child(3) {text-align: center; }<\/style>\n<table class=\"toefl-table\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: -16px; border: 1px solid #4b2a6a; justify-self: center; border-spacing: 5px 15px!important;\">\n<thead style=\"background-color: #4b2a6a; color: #fff; font-size: 15px;\">\n<tr>\n<th><b>Band score<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>English level significance<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b><span class=\"il\">IELTS<\/span> marking criteria<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<td>Band 9<\/td>\n<td>Expert<\/td>\n<td>Complete understanding. Use of English in the test is appropriate, accurate and fluent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<td>Band 8<\/td>\n<td>Very good<\/td>\n<td>Fully operational command of English and able to make complex arguments in English.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<td>Band 7<\/td>\n<td>Good<\/td>\n<td>Handles complex language well and applies detailed reasoning in English.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<td>Band 6<\/td>\n<td>Competent<\/td>\n<td>Can use and understand complex language in familiar situations. Some inaccuracies and misunderstandings may be present in test responses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<td>Band 5<\/td>\n<td>Modest<\/td>\n<td>Basic communication and understanding of overall meaning in English. Likely to make mistakes in grammar and pronunciation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<td>Band 4<\/td>\n<td>Limited<\/td>\n<td>Basic competence in English, limited to familiar situations. 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