IELTS Part 1 Example Questions: Education

What was your favourite subject at school?

An interesting question but rather difficult to answer because my interests have changed over the years. When I was younger I really liked ______________ but now I think I'm more interested in ______________

What is the most difficult/easiest part of the course?

I guess it might be ______________ because______________

What is the educational system like in your country?

I guess it's slightly different from(very similar to) the one in the UK. We are ______________ old when we start school. At the age of ______________ , we graduate and then go to university.

When did you start this course and when will you finish it?

I started back in ______________ and I am expected to graduate in ______________ . That is if things go according to plan.

Where do you study?

I study at ______________ University at the Department of ______________ . I'm still at school. My school is particularly popular with those who like ______________

How have you benefited from being at school/university apart from gaining knowledge?

I think I have benefited in many ways. One of the advantages of being at school/university is the fact that ______________

Do you think you will prefer having a job to being a student?

I think I will because______________

What skills are needed to study your subject?

I think it's vital to have a good understanding of ______________ and also you need to be ______________ because otherwise ...

Which part of the course do you enjoy most?

I think one of the most enjoyable things in my course is______________

What kind of school did you go to?

I went to a state (private) secondary school. It was one of the most popular schools among students in my area because ______________

What is your career plan after you graduate?

I would love to get a job with ______________ because ______________ It has always been my dream to work in a company like that.

What subject are you studying?

I'm still in high school. We have a so-called curriculum profile in Poland. My class has an extended ______________ and ______________ curriculum. I'm in college. I'm doing an undergraduate course in __________ My subjects include ______________ I have a particular interest in ______________

How do you think the system might change in the future?

It is difficult to predict. Personally, I think there will be more technology involved in learning. Even now, we tend to ______________

What skills have you learned in your studies?

It would be hard to pinpoint anything specific but I think I have become quite good at ______________

Do you like life at school/university?

Of course, I do. Actually, what I enjoy most about it is the fact that ______________

What do you think of your school/university?

Some people might find this place to be ______________ Others may think that ______________ But - personally - I see it mainly as a great place to ___________

Do you like your subject? (Why?)

That's a difficult question. Yes and no - I guess. The thing that fascinates me about it is the fact that ___________. On the other hand, I find ______________ rather boring (difficult).

What is the best thing about your university/school?

That's a tough one. There are many good things about it. I guess - for me - one of the most enjoyable things about it is the fact that______________

How do you think your studies in school/university will prepare you for your job in the future?

That's a very good question. By joining a ______________ course at ______________ university I hope to achieve my ultimate goal of becoming a/an ______________

What part of university life do you like best?

There are many enjoyable things about being a university student. Obviously, the social scene is great but there is more to it. For example, I am really into______________

Why did you choose to study that?

There are many reasons behind my decision to study _________ but - if I were to mention the most important one - it would have to be ....

What facilities are there at your school/university to help you in your studies?

There are many. Just to give you a couple of examples, we've got a ______________ and we also have ______________ .

Who was your favourite teacher?

There were many good teachers at my school but the one that has a special place in my heart is my ______________ teacher because ______________

Why did you choose that school/university?

There were many reasons behind my choice. Firstly, it was because ______________ Secondly, I wanted to ______________ Finally, I think what also made me choose it was the fact that ...

What are your future study plans?

Well, a lot depends on this test but I would like to ______________ because I intend to become a/an ______________

How do you study this subject?

When you're studying _________________ I think it's important to attend lectures regularly and keep track of the deadlines for assignments because ______________

Is it a difficult subject to study?

Yes, I think it is. this is mainly because of ______________ No, I don't think it is. I find it quite easy because ______________