IELTS
What is IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you achieve your ambition of working, studying or moving to a country where English is spoken
How does IELTS work?
IELTS is aimed at people who want to study in an English-speaking environment, work in or emigrate to an English-speaking country, or get a job in your own country where English proficiency is required. For this reason, there are two IELTS tests to choose from:
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IELTS Academic
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IELTS General Training
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This test can help you secure university acceptance, student visas, and prove your English ability to professional organisations.
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This test measures your English proficiency in the workplace and is often useful to prove your level when applying for a new position in an English-speaking company or organisation.
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Learn which IELTS test is right for you.
IELTS test format
You can choose to take your IELTS Academic or General Training test on paper or computer at an official test centre. You may also be able to take IELTS Online, depending on where you live. IELTS assesses the four key skills outlined below:
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Listening
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This section assesses how well you understand ideas, recognise opinions and follow the development of an argument
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Reading
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This section assesses how well you read for general sense, main ideas and details, and whether you understand the author's inferences and opinions.
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Writing
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This section evaluates how well and how accurately you organise your ideas and write a response, along with your ability to use wide-ranging vocabulary and grammar.
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Speaking
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This section assesses how well you can communicate opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences, as well as how you express and justify your opinions.
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Key facts about IELTS Academic and General Training:
- Test length: 2 hours and 45 minutes long.
- Test format: 4 sections, including Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
- The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections take place on the same day with no breaks in between.
- The Speaking section may be scheduled on the same day or up to 7 days before or after the other sections.
Who develops and runs IELTS?
IELTS is run by some of the most trusted organisations in English Education:
• The British Council – The UK’s international organisation for educational opportunity.
• IDP IELTS – A leading educational organisation with roots in Australia.
• Cambridge English – A part of the University of Cambridge that specialises in assessing English language proficiency.
As partners, we engage in regular research and work with organisations on an ongoing basis to ensure that all IELTS test takers are setting themselves up for success by choosing us.