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Are you planning to study or train abroad? Are you applying to an institution and need to prove your level of English? If the answer is yes, then we can help you with the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

The International English Language Testing System, IELTS is designed to assess the English language ability of people who intend to study or work in situations where English is the language of communication. IELTS is the world’s proven English language test, and a way to demonstrate your English language skills. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

IELTS is accepted by most UK, Australian, Canadian , New Zealand and European academic institutions. In the United States it is increasingly gaining recognition and there are currently more than institutions and programmes in the USA accepting IELTS scores.

Download your free IELTS Guide to Studying in the USA

Download list of USA universities and programmes which recognise IELTS

More information about the test is available on the IELTS official website.

Register for your IELTS test today by visiting our IELTS Online Registration System!

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