WHAT IS IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, as it is popularly called, is an English Language proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students so as to study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. IELTS is accepted by Universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It has become a mandatory test for study in Australia. One cannot be granted an Australian Student Visa without an IELTS Score. All other study destinations require one to appear for either the TOEFL or the IELTS.

IELTS is however not accepted by all the colleges in USA, the TOEFL is required for studying there.

Where can one take the test?


British Council
www.britishcouncil.org

IDP Education Australia
www.ieltsindia.com