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International English Language Testing System

Are you planning to study or train abroad? Are you applying to an institution and need to prove your level of English? Do you need to raise your standard in English? Then we can help you with an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

WHERE IS IELTS RECOGNISED?
IELTS is accepted by most UK, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions. In the United States it is increasingly gaining recognition as an alternative to TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
Please click here for a list of institutions that accept IELTS. Please note that institutions not on the list may also accept IELTS.

WHAT TYPE OF IELTS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
You can take either the Academic or General Training Reading and Writing modules. We would recommend that you consult the organisation, asking for proof of English to determine which module you should take.

Whichever module you decide to take you will be tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. We are not able to advise you which version to take as these requirements are set by the relevant authorities.

WHEN AND HOW WILL YOU RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS?
The test is marked at our centre to help us make sure you receive your results within 13 working days. Download a copy of the IELTS handbook for more detailed information.

WHEN, WHERE, HOW MUCH WILL IT COST AND HOW TO PREPARE...

Select your country from the list below to find out how to register, apply online, what the IELTS exam costs and where they are held. You can also find information on when and where to attend an IELTS workshop or how to prepare on your own.

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