The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.

What is IELTS?

More than 11,000 organisations globally trust IELTS, so when you take the test you can be confident that it is recognised by educational institutions, employers, governments and professional bodies around the world.

Why is IELTS important?

As one of the pioneers of four skills English language testing 30 years ago, IELTS continues to set the standard for English language testing today. Governments in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom use IELTS to process immigration applications.

IELTS has been developed by some of the world’s leading language assessment experts and will test the full range of English skills needed for success in your new job or study placement abroad.

How does IELTS work?

– Listening – Reading – Writing – Speaking

You’ll be assessed on the following elements: 

There are two IELTS tests available – IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training. The test you choose should be based on what it is you want to do.

Choosing the right test

measures whether your level of English language proficiency is suitable for an academic environment. It reflects aspects of academic language and evaluates whether you’re ready to begin training or studying.

IELTS Academic 

measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and tests reflect both workplace and social situations.

IELTS General Training 

If you are taking the IELTS test to support a UK visa application to work, live or study in the UK, you may need to take the IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Academic or General Training or the IELTS for Life Skills test.

IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English. 

Who owns IELTS?

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