Change to the General Training Reading Paper  

From 1 May 2009, IELTS will be making a small but important change to the General Training Reading paper.

Currently, Section 2 of the General Training Reading paper focuses on the training context. From 1 May 2009, this section will focus on the work context (e.g. applying for jobs, company policies, pay and conditions, workplace facilities, staff development etc).

The General Training module is increasingly recognised by employers, professional bodies and immigration authorities. This change will ensure that the module will more closely meet the needs of candidates who take IELTS for employment or immigration purposes.

The other sections of the General Training Reading paper will remain unchanged.

Please click here for a sample General Training Reading Section 2 on a work-related topic.

Another 57 U.S. universities recognise IELTS

The latest list of education institutions, professional organisations and accrediting bodies in the USA accepting IELTS as proof of a candidate’s English language skills has risen to over 1,800, with 57 new recognitions in the first three months of 2008.

More and more education institutions, immigration authorities and professional bodies around the world are using IELTS scores to help them to select people who have the English language skills they really need to succeed in study, work and everyday life in English-speaking communities.

The total number of recognising organisations listed on the IELTS Global Recognition System now stands at more than 6,000.

Download the list of recognizing organizations in the USA.