What is IELTS?
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System,is designed to assess the language ability of candidateswho need to study or work where English is the languageof communication.IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOLExaminations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP:IELTSAustralia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standardsof language assessment. It covers the four language skills –listening, reading, writing and speaking.IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in manycountries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UKand the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies,immigration authorities and other government agencies.IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.
Test Administration
IELTS tests are administered at centres throughout the world –there are currently nearly300centres, in over 100countries.Centres supervise the local administration of the test and ensurethe provision of qualified and trained examiners.A full list of centres is available on the IELTS website.Test centres run regular test administrations, according to localneed and results are available within two weeks. Candidatesreceive only one copy of their results but additional copies maybe sent by the test centre directly to receiving organisationsatthe request of the candidate.
Candidates are not allowed to repeat the test (Academicor General Training)within 90 days at any centre
Academic General Training
IELTS is available in two formats – Academic and GeneralTraining.The Academic Reading and Writing Modules assess whethera candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of Englishat an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission toundergraduate and postgraduate courses isbased onthe results of these Modules.The General Training Reading and Writing Modules are notdesigned to test the full range of formal language skills requiredfor academic purposes, but emphasise basic survival skills in abroad social and educational context. General Training is suitablefor candidates who are going to English speaking countriesto complete their secondary education, to undertake workexperience or training programmes not at degree level, or forimmigration purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand.It is the responsibility of the candidate to inform the testcentre whether they wish to take the Academic or GeneralTraining Modules. Centres are not responsible for providingthis information. The General Training modul.
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