About IELTS

(Information source – Information for Candidates booklet, please find full version at http://ielts.su/uploaded_files/Information_for_Candidates_booklet.pdf )

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who study or work where English language is the language of communication. 

IELTS is recognized by over 6,000 organizations worldwide, including universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other governmental agencies. For a list of organizations that accept IELTS scores, visit http://bandscore.ielts.org

Accessible and convenient

IELTS is offered up to 4 times a month in more than 125 countries. Tests are usually on Saturdays or Thursdays. To find out test dates, please visit our centre’s test dates schedule.

The international test

IELTS is internationally focused in its content. For example, a range of native-speaker accents is used in the Listening test, and all standard varieties of English are accepted in candidates’ responses in all parts of the test.

The test that’s tried and trusted

IELTS has been developed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), IDP: IELTS Australia and British Council – some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment, and is supported by an extensive programme of research, validation and test development.

The level of the test

IELTS is designed to assess English language skills at all levels.

There is no such thing as a pass of fail in IELTS. Results are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest).

The test results

You will receive a Test Report Form which reports a score for each of the four skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), as well as an overall band score.

The results will be issued 13 days after the test. You may view your results online at our site or come to collect the certificate in person to our centre.

Test format

There are two modules to choose form – Academic and General Training.

  • Academic module is for candidates wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration
  • General Training module is for candidates wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country, and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level.

Each recognizing organization sets its own entry requirements. In some cases both modules may be accepted. If you are in doubt as to which module to take, you should contact the organization you are applying to in order to check their requirements.

Both modules cover all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. Everyone takes the same Listening and Speaking tests. There are no breaks between the three written tests, and the Speaking test may be taken up to seven days before or after the other three tests.

Taking the test

If you made up your mind and have decided to take the test with our centre, please sign up for the session that is convenient for you in advance – the amount of candidates to take IELTS on one day is limited.