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IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge Examinations (Cambridge ESOL)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is now the world's leading test; designed to assess whether candidates are ready to study, train or work where English is the language of communication. Over 1,5 million candidates take it each year. It is recognised by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries and accepted in the USA by more than 3000 institutions and programs. It is a prerequisite when applying for immigration to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom.
IELTS in the USA is trusted by top 25 universities, accepted by all Ivy League colleges and used by programs at the top 50 universities with most international students. View here the online database of all US organisations that accept IELTS.
All universities in Australia, New Zealand and the UK as well as most universities in Canada accept IELTS. For a complete list of universities in English and non - English speaking countries, educational providers, professional registration bodies and a wide range of employers worldwide; as well as the scores and the module they require, please click here or search the online database by keyword. Here you can also find the recognition list for Croatia where it is a requirement for a court interpreter licence for English and is accepted by the University of Split instead of an English entrance exam.
You should take IELTS Academic if you want to
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study at university at undergraduate or postgraduate level |
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join a professional organisation in an English - speaking country. |
Take IELTS General Training if you want to
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train or study at below degree level |
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work or undertake work - related training in an English - speaking country |
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emigrate to an English - speaking country |
IELTS tests all the four language skills through the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking components. The distinction between the Academic and General Training module is in the subject matter of the Reading and Writing components. Click here to understand the test format.
The Test Report Form (TRF) gives a brief description of the candidate's level of knowledge. A score is reported for each of the four test components which are then averaged and rounded to produce an overall band score.
The results are issued on the 13th day after the test and are sent by post on the same day. They can also be viewed online. Please note that the only official notification of the candidate's result is the printed TRF and the centre is not responsible for any errors relating to web release.
Up to 5 additional copies can be sent to the institutions the candidate applies to. The institutions can be stated in the Application form or by mail after the candidate receives the result. There is no extra charge for this.
Results are valid for two years.
- For cancellations up to 5 weeks before the test date, the full fee is refundable.
- If an original medical certificate confirming illness on the date of the test is provided within 5 working days of the test date, the full fee is refundable. The medical certificate needs to have a diagnosis written in English or Latin.
- Requests for transfer of the test date are accepted up to 5 weeks before the test date. Requests after that date will be treated as cancellation of the test and no fee will be refunded.
If you require special arrangements (modified materials, extra time), because of visual, hearing, speaking, learning, permanent writing and other difficulties, let us know before you register for the exam! Requests for extra administrative time needs to be submitted 6 weeks in advance, and requests for special materials 3 months in advance. Your request must be supported by original medical documentation not older than 2 years and with a diagnosis written in English or Latin.
Candidates may apply for a remark of their results at their centre in Zagreb up to 6 weeks after the test date.The fee for the EOR is 60 GBP, payable in kn.
You can choose the components you wish to be remarked at the same fee. Please contact us before making the payment.The full fee is refunded should the score be increased.
The request is forwarded by post to British Council London and the the scores are available after 7 - 8 weeks.
If you have queries or complaints about the way the exam is organised, please contact a supervisor or the British Council representative at the venue immediately after the end of the paper or exam. Any complaints raised afterwards will not be taken into consideration.
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