IELTS (Academic )

The IELTS test assesses the English language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is the language used. It provides a fair, accurate and relevant assessment of language skills based on well-established standards and covers the full range of ability, from the beginner through to a very high level of proficiency.

IELTS tests come in two types: Academic or General Training. Test takers can choose either type of test according to their educational and professional goals as well as any visa requirements. Both tests comprise four separate parts that assess each of the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Why IELTS?

• IELTS is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language test over 2.5 million tests each year.

• More than 9000 organisations in over 140 countries recognise and use IELTS for selection purposes.

• IELTS is offered at more than 1000 locations worldwide including over 50 locations in the USA.

• Test questions are developed by English as a second language specialist in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US.

• Test questions are based on authentic materials sourced from all over the world.

IELTS Academic 

Is suitable for people planning to study in a higher education or seeking professional registration. It assesses whether a test taker is ready to begin studying or training in the medium of English. Making effective use of written texts in academic work is a skill to be acquired at college or university, not one that students at all levels should be expected to possess on entry. For this reason, IELTS Academic testing reflects some features of academic language but does not aim to stimulate academic study tasks in their entirety. This approach is widely supported by the institutions that recognise IELTS.