What is IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.

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.

IELTS can help you with a variety of life choices, like moving abroad, getting the job you’ve always wanted or even just improving your English language skills. So before you book your test, be sure to check which one is right for you.

IELTS Indicator is an online test, that was recently introduced, for students not able to take an IELTS test due to the Covid-19 shutdown.

WHAT IS the Academic IELTS Exam?
The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.

So IELTS Academic test if is taken if you want to:

• study at an undergraduate level or postgraduate level anywhere in the world
• apply for a Tier 4 Student Visa at a university that is a Tier 4 Sponsor in the UK
• work in an English-speaking country for a professional organization.

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IELTS General Training

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

Take this test if you would like to:

• study or train below degree level
• work or undertake work-related training in an English-speaking country
• emigrate to an English-speaking country
• get another job in your own country
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IELTS Indicator
IELTS Indicator is our new online test that you can use to measure your English language level and keep your educational goal on track during the Covid-19 shutdown.

Looking to work or study in the UK?
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 UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) Academic or General Training or the IELTS Life Skills test.