Every aspect of the IELTS test – from test design and administration to the marking and reporting of results – is subject to the highest quality controls, security procedures and integrity management practices. The IELTS integrated system of recruitment, training, benchmarking, certification and monitoring for IELTS examiners ensures that they are fully qualified, experienced and effective. Candidate performances in the Writing and Speaking components are assessed by qualified examiners rather than computers. This provides a more reliable assessment of real-life skills. Examiners work to clearly defined criteria and are subject to detailed quality control procedures which ensure consistency in assessment no matter where the test is taken in the world. A similarly rigorous system is in place for the markers of the Listening and Reading components. Reliability is enhanced by the double marking of a portion of answer sheets at every test session. This meticulous system for marking provides standardised IELTS testing and assessment around the world.
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