IBLTS Test Types
Choose the right IBLTS test for your goals. Each test is designed to assess your Bangla language skills in a context relevant to your academic, professional, or migration objectives.
IBLTS Academic
For people applying for higher education or professional registration in an Bangla-speaking environment.
Test Format
- Listening: 30 minutes
- Reading: 60 minutes
- Writing: 60 minutes
- Speaking: 11-14 minutes
IBLTS General
For those migrating to Bangladesh, India or applying for secondary education and work experience.
Test Format
- Listening: 30 minutes
- Reading: 60 minutes
- Writing: 60 minutes
- Speaking: 11-14 minutes
IBLTS Professional
Specifically designed for healthcare professionals and those in regulated professions.
Test Format
- Listening: 30 minutes
- Reading: 60 minutes
- Writing: 60 minutes
- Speaking: 11-14 minutes
Test Structure Overview
| Section | Duration | Description | Question Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 30 minutes | Four recorded monologues and conversations | Multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labeling |
| Reading | 60 minutes | Three long reading passages with tasks | Multiple choice, identifying information, matching headings |
| Writing | 60 minutes | Two writing tasks | Task 1: Describe visual information, Task 2: Essay |
| Speaking | 11-14 minutes | Face-to-face interview with certified examiner | Introduction, individual long turn, two-way discussion |