WHAT IS IELTS?
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.
IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP:IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. IELTS is available in two formats – Academic and General Training. It covers the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.
IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. Please refer to a full list of recognising organisations on the IELTS website: www.ielts.org.
IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.
For more information refer to the IELTS website and the IELTS Information for Candidates 2006 booklet.
