International English Language Testing System

What Is the IELTS Test?

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.

Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English. Close to 5,000 education institutions, faculties, government agencies and professional organisations around the world recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English.

You’ve got nothing to lose, but a world to win

IELTS is internationally available, internationally recognised, internationally focused and internationally owned. It opens doors for you to the 3800 educational institutions, government agencies and professional organisations across 120 countries which recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English. In every sense, IELTS is a truly global test which can take you where you want to go.

Measuring real ability for real life

IELTS encourages, reflects and tests English as it is used in work, study and life. This real life authenticity gives you a personal and valid indicator of just how good you are!

A proven test providing proven results

IELTS is the original four skills English language test. Across all areas of test delivery, test administration and test results, IELTS is valid and secure. So, to be smart and to be sure – get an IELTS score.