IELTS (The International English
Language Testing System) is designed to assess the ability of
candidates who need to study, work or live where English is used as
the language of communication.
IELTS is accepted by educational
institutions in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and
increasingly in Canada, the USA and other countries, as evidence of
the language skills necessary for entry to university or college
courses. Many other organisations around the world use IELTS scores
for a range of purposes - for example immigration, recruitment and
entry to training courses. The exam is administered jointly by three
leading organisations involved in international language training
and assessment: The British Council, IDP IELTS Australia and
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
IELTS assesses the ability of
candidates to use English effectively in the four key language skill
areas - listening, reading, writing and speaking as well as their
knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in the context of language use.
There are four modules that correspond with the four key language
skill areas. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking
modules, but they can choose to take either the Academic or General
Training Reading and Writing modules.
The Academic modules assess
candidates' ability to use the kind of language needed to follow a
course of study - for example, following complex arguments,
discussing abstract ideas and concepts and dealing with information
effectively.
The General Training modules
assess a broader range of language skills. They are more suited
to candidates wanting to take work-related training courses,
complete their secondary education or work in an English speaking
country.
To find
out quickly and easily which organisations will recognise your IELTS
score click
here.
Click
here to view a list of American institutions that recognise
IELTS
