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IELTS is a language exam that is a pre-requisite for candidates aspiring to study or migrate to any country where English is the language for communication. It is jointly owned and managed by the British Council, Cambridge English Language Assessment, and IDP Education Australia.
IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities, and other government agencies.
More than 3 million people take the test each year.
You can choose between the Academic or General Training versions of the test. All candidates do the same Listening and Speaking sections. The Academic version of IELTS is harder than the general version. The IELTS Academic test is suitable for those wanting to study in an English-speaking environment or university (higher education). You can also take IELTS Academic for professional registration purposes.
This site also contains vocabulary tests, including practice tests for the academic wordlist, as well as grammar tests that are relevant to IELTS.
You get a score between 1 and 9. Half scores such as 6.5 are possible. Universities often demand a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or 7.0. They may also demand a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the 4 sections.
IELTS tests are administered at accredited Test Centres throughout the world – there are currently more than 1600 test centers in over 140 countries.
Arrange with your closest test center. There are frequent dates, and IELTS on the computer (Academic and General Training). With IELTS on the computer, there are more test dates available, you can take your test up to seven days a week, and you will receive your results in 3 to 5 days.