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IELTS is one of the most trusted, widely accepted, and accessible English language proficiency tests in the world.
Your IELTS results are accepted by 12,500 organisations in over 150 countries worldwide, which includes universities, colleges, schools and governments, as well as professional and industry bodies.
You can use your IELTS results for migration, work, & study applications in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada.
"Good IELTS results will definitely help you with your job hunt – especially when you’re looking for a language-related career." -- Peter Pei, IELTS test taker to RMIT sessional teacher
IELTS is a trusted English-language test that is accepted by more than 12,500 organisations across the globe, from education institutions to employers, as well as government and professional bodies.
IELTS on computer or paper. Academic or General Training. With IELTS, you choose how you take your test. Your IELTS, your choice.
IELTS is the only major test to offer One Skill Retake. You can now retake any component of the test; Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking. It's perfect if you want to improve on one area instead of redoing a full test.
Speak with a human examiner in the IELTS Speaking test, in a private and quiet room. Your examiner can slow down, repeat and clarify questions, and won’t ‘time out’ on you.
Get a free online preparation course with your test booking and access a range of official practice material to help you do your best.
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There are two IELTS tests to choose from, depending on your needs – IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training.
The Academic test is usually for entry into university or professional registration. General Training is used for work or migration purposes. The organisation where you plan to work or study sets the requirements. So before you book your test, it is good to check which one is right for you.
You can choose which delivery format you’re more comfortable with – IELTS on paper or IELTS on computer.
If you take IELTS on paper, you answer on paper using a pencil or pen. If you take IELTS on computer, you will type your answers on a keyboard.
If you are planning to take an English test for the UK, you can take IELTS UKVI (UKVI Academic or UKVI General Training) or IELTS Life Skills A1 or B1.
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