Touchstone Educational IELTS Training Institute Chandigarh

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Unlock a world of opportunities with our expertly guided study abroad programs. Discover top universities, get scholarship assistance, and start building your international future today.

Why Study Abroad?

Studying abroad is more than just education — it’s a life-changing adventure that shapes your personal and professional growth.
Top Benefits:
Explore Your Study Destination
Study In Australia
Study In Canada
Study In Germany
Study In New Zealand
Study In Uk
Study In USA
World Class Education
Learn from globally ranked universities with modern facilities and expert faculty.
Safe and Multicultural Society
Experience a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity and ensures student safety.
Work Opportunities For Students
Gain valuable international work experience through part-time jobs and post-study options.
  • University of Toronto
  • University of British Columbia
  • McGill University
  • University of Alberta
  • Simon Fraser University
  • Academic: Minimum GPA, 12th pass or Bachelor's
  • Academic: Minimum GPA, 12th pass or Bachelor's
  • English: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80+
  • Financial Proof: Tuition + living cost
  • Passport + Offer Letter from DLI
  • Choose a program
  • Apply to university/college
  • Receive Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
  • Pay tuition deposit
  • Apply for visa (SDS or non-SDS)
  • Get approval and plan travel
  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarshipsm
  • University-specific scholarships
  • Entrance scholarships for international students
  • 20 hrs/week during studies
  • Full-time during breaks
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit (up to 3 years)

FAQ's

Not necessarily. The cost of studying abroad varies depending on the country, university, and lifestyle choices. While some destinations may have higher tuition fees or living expenses, there are also many affordable options available. Scholarships, grants, and part-time work opportunities make it possible for international students to manage their finances effectively. With proper planning and budgeting, studying abroad can be both achievable and rewarding.

There isn’t one “best” country—it really depends on your goals, budget, and career aspirations. Different destinations offer unique advantages:
• USA & UK → Home to globally renowned universities, cutting-edge research, and strong international recognition.
• Canada & Australia → Known for comparatively affordable tuition, generous post-study work opportunities, and clear pathways to permanent residency.
• Germany → Famous for low (or no) tuition fees at public universities, especially in engineering and technical fields.
• New Zealand & Ireland → Offer safe environments, excellent quality of life, and strong academic programs with the added benefit of part-time work options while studying.
When deciding, consider what matters most to you—academic reputation, affordability, career opportunities, or lifestyle.

The exams you’ll need depend on your study destination, program, and language of instruction. Here’s a quick breakdown:

• English Proficiency Tests → IELTS, TOEFL, PTE (required by most universities in English-speaking countries).
• USA → SAT or ACT (for undergraduate programs), GRE or GMAT (for postgraduate programs).
• Germany (German-taught programs) → TestDaF, DSH, or Goethe-Zertifikat to prove proficiency in German.
Always check the entry requirements of your chosen university, as they can vary widely.

Disclaimer: To ensure accuracy, Touchstone has collected information from the official website of CELPIP. Even with our endeavor to keep information correct & up-to-date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind about the completeness.
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Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+ 2 minutes review time )

Speaking

The IELTS Speaking test assesses your pronunciation, grammar, accuracy, fluency and lexical resources while speaking English. There are three (3) parts to this test, with each part fulfilling a specific function in terms of task input, interaction pattern and the test taker’s output.

Part 1: Introduction & Interview This part includes general questions about the test taker like residence, work,family, interests, etc.

Part 2: Long Run Cue cards are shared on a particular topic and one (1) minute will be given to prepare to speak for upto two (2) minutes on the topic.

Part 3: Discussion This part gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic from the cue card in further detail, in a more general and abstract way

Total time: 11-14 minutes

Reading

The IELTS Reading test is designed to test a wide range of reading skills including reading for skimming, details, gist, understanding arguments and writer’s opinions,attitude and purpose

IELTS Academic Reading – It includes three (3) reading passages (with a variety of questions) ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. These passages are of general interest dealing with interesting and recognizably appropriate issues, with at least one passage containing a detailed logical argument

Note: The reading texts may contain non-verbal materials as well like graphs, diagrams or illustrations.

IELTS General Reading – It includes three (3) daily passages (with 2-3 short texts in the first passage, 2 texts in the second passage and 1 long text in the third passage), based on an English-speaking environment, from notices, newspapers, magazines or advertisements.

Reading passage 1: texts based on social survival, like advertisements, notices and timetables

Reading passage 2: texts based on workplace survival, like contracts, job descriptions, staff development & training material

Reading passage 3: texts based on general reading, involving more extended prose and a complex structure.

No. of questions: 40

Marks: each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 60 minutes (no additional transfer time)

Note: Please note that the question types in the Listening & Reading sections can include multiple choice answers, true or false answers, matching information/headings or sentence, table & flow-chart completion.

Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Part 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Part 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Part 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Part 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+10 minutes transfer time)