IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Exams - British Council



	Register for IELTS and benefit from 30 hours free access to our Road to IELTS Online self-study materials!

FIND OUT MORE

	IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

IELTS is the world's leading English language test. More than 1.7 million IELTS tests were taken in 2011 to open doors throughout the English-speaking world and beyond.

Do you want to pursue your studies or career at an international level? Are you applying to an institution abroad or in Greece and need to prove your level of English? Do you need your results now?

IELTS is required for admission to educational institutions worldwide, and is also an essential part of the immigration process in a number of countries. Whether you want to study, work or live in the UK, Greece or abroad, take the IELTS test with us.

What is IELTS?

Find out about the key features of the test, how it is scored, the global recognition it enjoys and what the band score requirements are at over 6,000 educational institutions, professional associations and government agencies around the world.

Test dates

IELTS is available in Athens and Thessaloniki throughout the year. Special arrangements can also be made to bring the test to large groups of candidates in other areas. Find out about test dates and registration deadlines.

Registration and fees

Find out about the fee for the test. Follow our step-by-step guide to registration, download the IELTS Handbook and find out how to apply for refunds and transfers.

Test results

Results are issued just 13 days after you take the test. We can also send your results directly to educational institutions, and can provide you with additional verified copies of the Test Report Form.

Preparing for IELTS

Are you looking for advice on how to prepare for the IELTS test? Discover a range of resources that will help you to improve your performance in all four modules of the test, including practice and test materials that you can buy directly from us and a list of recommended IELTS links.

IELTS preparation courses

Better preparation means better results. With the unique combination of our experience and the most up-to-date published and computer-based teaching materials, our intensive IELTS Preparation Course is the preferred choice of candidates seeking success.