Table 1 IELCA qualifications
Subtest and modules | Level | Number of tasks | Standard-setting method |
|---|---|---|---|
- General Readinga (1 h 20 min) | Entry 3-Level 3 (CEFR B1-C2) | 40 items; three sections | Basket and IDM |
- Academic Reading (1 h 20 min) | Entry 3-Level 3 (CEFR B1-C2) | Basket and IDM | |
- Listening (1 subtest of General and Academic) (30 min) | Entry 3-Level 3 (CEFR B1-C2) | 40 items; three sections | Basket and IDM |
- General Writingb (1 h) | Entry 3-Level 3 (CEFR B1-C2) | Section 1: (120–150 words) Section 2: (180–220 words) 8 items for each module | Examinee paper selection |
- Academic Writing (1 h) | Entry 3-Level 3 (CEFR B1-C2) | Examinee paper selection | |
- Speaking (1 subtest of General and Academic) (11 min) | Entry 3-Level 3 (CEFR B1-C2) | Section 1, 2 and 3 8 items for each module | Examinee paper selection |