IELTS or
'International English Language Testing System', is an
international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, The British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, was established in 1989.
1): The Academic Version and
2): The General Training Version
The Academic Version:
The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.
In 2007, IELTS tested over a million candidates in a single 12-month period
for the first time ever, making it the world's most popular English language
test for higher education and immigration.
Two Version of IELTS:
There are two versions of the IELTS:
There are two versions of the IELTS:
1): The Academic Version and
2): The General Training Version
The Academic Version:
The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.
The General Training Version:
The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake
non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand
and South African academic institutions, over 3,000 academic institutions in the
United States, and
various professional organisations. It is also a requirement for immigration to
Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
No minimum score is required to pass the test. An IELTS result or Test
Report Form is issued to all candidates with a score from 1 (no knowledge)
to 9 (expert user) and each institution sets a different threshold. Institutions
are advised not to consider valid a report older than two years, unless the user
proves that he has worked to maintain his level.
