IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. It is the preferred test of English for students intending to study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and covers the four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.

IELTS Academic Module is recognized widely as a language requirement for entry to all courses in further and higher education and assesses whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

IELTS General Training Module is suitable for candidates who are going to English-speaking countries to complete their secondary education, undertake training programs or for immigration purposes.

Professional Recognition

IELTS is specified as fulfilling English language requirements for entry into academic courses by the majority of institutions of further and higher education in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa and a growing number of universities and colleges in the USA and Canada. It is also used by a number of professional bodies world-wide, including the General Medical Council in the UK, the Australian Medical Council, and the Nursing Council of New Zealand. An increasing number of government departments are utilizing IELTS, including the Ministry of Defense in the UK, the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs in Australia and the New Zealand Immigration Service. An up-to-date list of institutions which specify IELTS scores as fulfilling their English language requirements is available on the IELTS website (www.ielts.org)

The IELTS has the following format.