IELTS - International certification of English language proficiency for study and work

IELTS is the world's most popular English language test for education and migration

NEXT IELTS SESSIONS IN ITALY
9/3: Ancona, Florence, Modena, Padua, Rome, Turin
14/3: Cagliari, Siena, Viterbo, Naples, Palermo
23/3: Bologna, Catania, Cosenza, Genoa, Lecce, Milan, Naples, Perugia, Pescara, Trento, Trieste

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WHAT IS IELTS?

IELTS is the test that sets the standard. It’s the world’s most popular English language testing system with over a 1,7 candidates each year.

MANY REASONS TO TAKE AN IELTS TEST

Taking an IELTS test will help you to open doors to international education and employment all over the globe. Millions of ambitious students of English have benefited from the life-changing opportunities that IELTS enables.

WHEN AND WHERE CAN YOU TAKE IELTS?

IELTS Calendar - Calendario sessioni IELTS in Italia - Esame inglese - certificazione linguistica internazionale

Test sessions available every month all over Italy. Please have a look at the calendar which includes: Ancona, Bari, Bologna, Cagliari, Campobasso, Cassino, Catania, Catanzaro, Cosenza, Enna, Florence, Genoa, Lecce, Messina, Milan, Modena, Naples, Padua, Palermo, Perugia, Pescara, Pisa, Ragusa, Reggio Calabria, Rome, Sassari, Siena, Turin, Trento, Trieste, Udine, Venice, Verona and Viterbo.

HOW TO ENROL

Please check the IELTS test session which suits you and enrol online by clicking here. You can enrol up to 10 days before the test. Results are available 13 days after the test.

Road to IELTS: free preparation course

The British Council offers an exclusive online preparation course to all candidates - Start your preparation, try 10 hours now

Prepare for your IELTS test!

Improve your score with the wide range of British Council courses and preparation materials and tips for success. Also available useful guides for teachers.
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Common European Framework (CEFR)

The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) provides a basis for the mutual recognition of language qualifications, thus facilitating educational and occupational mobility. IELTS is recognised by the Council of Europe and the most prestigeous international governments, organisations, agencies and programmes including UCAS, OFQUAL, Fulbright. In Italy it is recognised by MIUR.

LINKS

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HOW TO ENROL

Information for Candidates (pdf)

IELTS FOR TEACHERS

For Institutions

The British Council offers opportunities and advantages to Universities, High Education institutions and other subjects. Find out more or download the official Guide for Institutions and Organisations

Who recognise IELTS?

Thousands among the best Universities, HE Institutions, professional associations and companies trust IELTS results all over the world. Please check the official database or have a look at the USA recognition list [pdf]

Testimonials

Find out why so many people are satisfied with IELTS in Italy and around the world. Read some testimonials