IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.
Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English. More than 6,000 education institutions, faculties, government agencies and professional organisations around the world recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English.
Over 1,000,000 people a year are now using IELTS to open doors throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. The test is taken every year across 120 countries, and is one of the fastest growing English language tests in the world, and sets the standard in integrity, research and innovation.
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) is the world's leading provider of exams for learners of English. Each year the exams are taken by around 1.5 million people, in 135 countries. Please contact ielts@ucles.org.uk for further information.
British Council connects people worldwide with the learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunity and cultural relations and is represented in 109 countries worldwide. Please contact ielts@britishcouncil.org for further information.
IDP: IELTS Australia is Australia's international education organisation. It undertakes a broad range of activities from student advisory services and educational publications to project consultancy and English language teaching and testing. Please contact ielts@idp.com for further information.
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You can find information about the IELTS test and its content on the IELTS website:
- Candidates will find information about the test, test centre location, test dates and fees.
Candidates are also able to download Candidate Information Booklets, Application Forms and IELTS Specimen Materials Order forms from here .
Further enquiries about test dates, availability, registration, fees, application forms, preparation materials and Enquiries on Results should be sent directly to the test centre at which you wish to take the test or have already taken the test.
- Teachers and researchers will find statistical and analytical information about the test.
The IELTS Handbook, Annual Review, Research Report Order form and application forms for IELTS Research Projects are available for downloading here.
- The website lists all institutions and organisations that recognise IELTS.
The IELTS Band Score Requirements provides a sample of organisations recognising IELTS and their required Band Scores is available for downloading.
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Reference: Official website of IELTS: http://www.ielts.org/
