30 minutes + 10 minutes (paper) / 2 minutes (computer)
Listening
Four recordings featuring conversations and academic lectures. Answer 40 questions testing comprehension, detail, and note-taking skills.
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IELTS Academic Coaching.
Prepare for university admissions with a structured IELTS Academic program designed to help you achieve your target band through expert guidance, intensive practice, and real exam preparation.
2-Month Intensive ProgramIELTS-aligned curriculum
Founded in 2017
12-15 learner batches
Dwarka Mor + live online
Diagnostic placement
What is IELTS Academic?
English for higher education.
IELTS Academic is for students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral education in English-speaking countries. It is also accepted by many professional registration bodies in healthcare, engineering, and teaching.
The test measures your ability to understand and use academic English in real-world educational settings.
Who should take it?
Your next university step.
If your goal is higher education, IELTS Academic is usually the correct choice.
- Students applying for bachelor's or master's degrees
- PhD and research applicants
- Medical and nursing professionals seeking registration
- Engineers and other licensed professionals
- Scholarship applicants requiring proof of English proficiency
Test format
Four skills. One exam.
60 minutes
Reading
Three long academic passages from books, journals, magazines, and research-based texts, with 40 questions.
60 minutes
Writing
Task 1: describe graphs, charts, tables, maps, or processes (150 words). Task 2: write an academic essay responding to an argument or opinion (250 words).
11-14 minutes
Speaking
A face-to-face interview with a certified examiner: introduction, cue card, and discussion.
Writing tasks
Visual data and academic argument.
Task 1: Visual Data Analysis
Interpret and summarise visual information with accuracy, comparisons, trends, and objective reporting—not personal opinions.
Line graphsBar chartsPie chartsTablesMapsProcess diagrams
Task 2: Academic Essay
Write a well-structured response on education, society, technology, environment, health, or culture. Learn planning, idea development, cohesion, and Band 7+ essay structure.
Opinion essaysDiscussion essaysAdvantages & disadvantagesProblem & solutionDouble question essays
Academic Reading
University-level texts, practical strategies.
Unlike General Training, Academic Reading contains complex texts similar to university material.
Scientific articlesHistorical textsResearch summariesEducational publicationsAnalytical essays
We train students in
Skimming & scanningKeyword locationTrue/False/Not GivenMatching headingsSentence completionTime management
Scoring system
Know the band you need.
Each skill receives a band score from 0 to 9. Your overall score is the average of all four sections.
Band 6.5
Competitive for many undergraduate programs.
Band 7.0
Common requirement for postgraduate admissions.
Band 7.5
Strong academic proficiency for selective universities.
Band 8+
Excellent command of academic English.
Our IELTS Academic Program
Designed for ambitious students.
The curriculum goes beyond solving questions—it develops the academic English required for university success.
Diagnostic band assessment
Complete Academic Reading & Writing training
Daily Speaking practice with feedback
Listening drills using authentic accents
Vocabulary for academic contexts
Grammar refinement for higher band scores
Weekly writing correction by mentors
Full-length IELTS Academic mock tests
8-week learning journey
Weeks 1-2
English Foundation
Grammar, sentence variety, academic vocabulary, and diagnostic evaluation.
Weeks 3-4
Reading & Listening Mastery
Question types, accuracy strategies, and speed improvement.
Weeks 5-6
Academic Writing Intensive
Task 1 reports, Task 2 essays, coherence, and lexical resource.
Weeks 7-8
Exam Simulation
Speaking interviews, mock exams, score analysis, and final improvement.
Why Callens
Preparation with a university focus.
Academic-focused curriculum
Built specifically around university-level English requirements.
Detailed writing evaluation
Every essay receives personalised corrections using official descriptors.
Speaking confidence
Regular interviews help reduce hesitation and improve fluency.
Real exam environment
Practice under timed conditions before your actual IELTS test.
Choose your class mode
One course. Three modes.
Choose the setting that best supports your routine. Each mode follows the same guided course pathway.
Most popularClass mode
Online
Join live, instructor-led classes from anywhere, with real-time feedback and a structured learning plan.
- Live interactive teaching
- Digital learning materials
- Doubt support and progress guidance
Class mode
Offline Campus
Learn face to face at our Dwarka Mor campus in a focused classroom environment with direct trainer support.
- In-person trainer interaction
- Campus practice spaces
- Peer speaking and activity sessions
Class mode
Online + Offline Hybrid
Combine the flexibility of live online learning with selected in-person campus sessions when they best support your progress.
- Flexible learning continuity
- Online and campus touchpoints
- One consistent learning pathway
Google reviews
Learners, in their words.
Verified 5-star feedback
5-star learner review
“I joined Callens Institute when my IELTS score was Band 5, and honestly I wasn't confident at all. The teachers focused on my weak areas, especially writing and speaking, and gave me personal feedback after almost every class. The study material and mock tests were really helpful, and the environment kept me motivated. After a few weeks of consistent practice, I finally achieved Band 7.”
SK
Shadow King
Google review · August 2026
IELTS preparation
5-star learner review
“The study material was well-structured and useful for improving English and communication skills. The positive learning environment helped me overcome hesitation and build confidence. The teachers genuinely care about students' improvement and are always ready to guide and motivate them.”
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Ridhi Yadav
Google review · August 2026
IELTS preparation
FAQ
Questions answered.
Everything you need to know before choosing your learning path.
Most universities in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and many institutions in the USA accept IELTS Academic. Always verify your chosen university's minimum band requirement.
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Your next learning path.
Prepare for your dream university.
Build the English skills universities expect - not just the score they require. Join Callens Institute's structured IELTS Academic program and prepare with confidence.
No pressure. Just clarity.