IELTS is internationally owned, internationally focused, internationally accessible and internationally recognised. The British Council and IDP IELTS Australia are IELTS test delivery partners and there is no difference in taking the test with either organisation.

Examiners working with both partners have to go through the same extensive training and retraining programme and are regularly monitored to ensure they are applying the assessment criteria accurately.  Inconsistencies are not accepted and appropriate action is taken against those examiners.

Most organisations that accept IELTS (universities, immigration authorities) have direct access to the global on-line IELTS verification service. From their computer they can see:

			if any of the information on the test report form has been altered e.g. band scores, photo, id numbers etc
			if an IELTS test report form is genuine

This ensures that only genuine IELTS test report forms are accepted.  Presenting a fake or altered test report form can have serious consequences for candidates.

Yes, at the latest count, 1400 US universities and colleges recognise IELTS for proof of English language ability for students, including Princeton, Duke and Harvard Business School. Read for more details.

CGFNS also recognises IELTS for nurses wishing to work in the USA. For a full list of universities/colleges/ receiving institutions that recognise IELTS across the globe click here.

We do conduct IELTS test for special needs candidates.  We do not have any special dates for them. They can take the test on the regular dates.

All special needs candidates need to provide us with:

			at least 6 weeks prior notice (for any special need requirements)
			a medical report/diagnostic report
			a written request
			two choices of dates (in case the special need requirement needs a longer period)

Special arrangements can be made for candidates with special needs, for example:

			Visual difficulties
			Hearing difficulties
			Speaking difficulties
			Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia
			Permanent writing difficulties e.g. due to cerebral palsy
			Medical condition such as diabetes

The following can be provided for special needs candidates (please check availability with centre):

			If the candidate is dyslexic, extra time can be given on request sent from the Centre to Cambridge
			If a candidate has a problem with eyesight, we can provide an enlarged print
			Braille papers (contracted and uncontracted Braille)
			Lip-reading versions of listening papers
			The use of an amanuensis (someone who writes your answers for you as you dictate them)

Further information pertaining to special arrangements for such candidates is also available.

On the day of the test, candidates must present the valid original passport at both the written test and the speaking test.

If you lose your passport, we suggest you file an FIR and send a copy of this along with a letter requesting for transfer of test to another date. You are advised to also get in touch with the nearest Examination centre immediately. In the meanwhile you apply and get a new passport as soon as possible.