Q: How does IELTS ensure test security?

IELTS takes a multi-layered approach to security . That's because we believe in a fair and reliable assessment of English. As an organisation, you can have confidence in the English scores you receive. There are many established security measures that safeguard test takers, whilst also protecting the interests of the organisations that rely on the legitimacy of IELTS results. These security measures include: regulations in regards to test papers test taker registration and confirmation systems training test centre staff in the identification of imposters, fraud, and cheating rigorous testing conditions routine inspection of test results before release a free and secure online service to verify test takers results a Test Report Form (TRF) with many security features, including security-enhanced paper, authenticated by an IELTS validation stamp, and a high-resolution photograph of the test taker.

Q: Where can I get help with setting English language entry requirements?

Contact IELTS when you need help setting the right score for your organisation. When establishing the IELTS scores required for entry, you would generally consider: your organisation’s English proficiency expectations the preferred skill sets of applicants the standard of language skills required (e.g. for presenting, researching, teaching etc.). These considerations will help you set your overall IELTS band score, as well as individual scores for each section: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Question 1

How does IELTS ensure test security?

Accepted Answer

IELTS takes a multi-layered approach to security. That's because we believe in a fair and reliable assessment of English. As an organisation, you can have confidence in the English scores you receive.

There are many established security measures that safeguard test takers, whilst also protecting the interests of the organisations that rely on the legitimacy of IELTS results.

These security measures include:

regulations in regards to test papers

test taker registration and confirmation systems

training test centre staff in the identification of imposters, fraud, and cheating

rigorous testing conditions

routine inspection of test results before release

a free and secure online service to verify test takers results

a Test Report Form (TRF) with many security features, including security-enhanced paper, authenticated by an IELTS validation stamp, and a high-resolution photograph of the test taker.

Question 2

How do I verify IELTS results online?

Accepted Answer

Only organisations registered and approved by IELTS can verify results online.

By accepting IELTS results, you will be given access to the IELTS Results Verification Service. It is secure, simple to use, free of charge, and allows you to:

verify results by checking that they match the results on the IELTS database

check your applicants’ photo ID against their test day photo

download test takers’ results fast and easily, and in bulk to save you time

Question 3

Where can I get help with setting English language entry requirements?

Accepted Answer

Contact IELTS when you need help setting the right score for your organisation. When establishing the IELTS scores required for entry, you would generally consider:

your organisation’s English proficiency expectations

the preferred skill sets of applicants

the standard of language skills required (e.g. for presenting, researching, teaching etc.).

These considerations will help you set your overall IELTS band score, as well as individual scores for each section: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Question 4

Which IELTS test type is right for your entry requirements?

Accepted Answer

The IELTS Academic test is suitable for those wanting to study at a university in an English-speaking environment. It can also be used for professional registration purposes (eg. doctors and lawyers).

The IELTS General Training test is suitable for those applying to study below degree level. This includes TAFE, the VET sector, and English schools or colleges. It can also be taken for work experience or other employment training

Question 5

Where can our applicants take an IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

Your applicant can take IELTS wherever they are. Today, IELTS is available at more than 1,100 test centres globally, including 50 test venues across Australia. And, we support your applicant to get the score they need. As the most respected test of English in the world, we also offer your applicants more free preparation material than any other language test.

Question 6

Is IELTS General Training accepted for visas?

Accepted Answer

Both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training are accepted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for visa purposes.

It is up to the individual education provider to determine which test is fit for purpose, and the test taker to ensure they meet all visa requirements.

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