Abstract:
The study examines the International aspects that IELTS claims as an International English
Language Testing System. Basically, this paper examines the appropriacy of IELTS as an
International test in Bangladeshi context. The research sites were two different coaching centers
of Dhaka city, Saifurs and Mantors coaching centres. The research objectives were to find out
whether the testing system confirms the “International” aspects that IELTS claims or not and to
discover how the Internationality of a proficiency test like IELTS affects the learning system as
well as passing process of students. Both qualitative and quantitative methods have been
incorporated in the study in analyzing the data. Different instruments such as teacher
questionnaire, student questionnaire have been used to generate data. The findings indicate
inappropriacy of IELTS as an International test. This study does not confirm the International
aspects that IELTS claims it contains. According to this study, IELTS recognize Inner circle
aspects rather than global aspects. Few recommendations have been given for the educators and
the testing authorities to overcome the problems that IELTS still has to be a truly International
test .
Description:
This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MA in English Language and Literature of East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
