What is IELTS?

• IELTS is an English test that assesses the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication
• IELTS is accepted by British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand universities for admissions. Most USA colleges and universities accept IELTS as an alternative to TOEFL.
• IELTS is widely accepted requested by over 6,000 educational institutions, immigration authorities and professional bodies all over the world including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand as well as non English speaking countries offering courses in English. For details see the IELTS Global Recognition System. If the university you are applying for is not on this link please get in contact with us at ielts@britishcouncil.tn
• In the United States, IELTS has achieved a dramatic increase in recognition as a viable alternative to the TOEFL test with over 2000 universities and colleges including all of the Ivy League.
• Find out more about who accepts IELTS world wide.

Which IELTS module for me ?

IELTS is available in two formats-Academic and General training:

• The Academic which is suitable for candidates planning to undertake higher education study. IELTS results are recognised the world over – from the UK to the USA and from Canada to Australia.
• The General Training module is suitable for immigration purposes, or for candidates planning to undertake non-academic training or work experience.

(Note-It is the responsibility of the candidate to inform the test Centre whether they wish to take the Academic or General training format.)

What is the test like?

IELTS is a test of all four of the language skills needed for effective communication: as well as separate tests of reading (1hr 15m), listening (40m) and writing (1hr), there is a test of spoken English, which is 11 to 14 minutes long. IELTS is not a Pass/Fail exam, but you may need to reach a certain band score to achieve your ambitions. Scores are given on a scale of 1 to 9 for each of the skills – with 9 being the highest score possible. An overall score is calculated from the four individual grades.

How can I prepare for it?

• The British Council offers preparation courses for the IELTS exam  to help you familiarize with the test and give you tips on how to maximise your score.Please visite our IELTS preparation courses page

For more details contact us at info@tn.britishcouncil.org

• Read IELTS Information for Candidates
• Check out the IELTS handbook on the IELTS website.
• Buy a complete practice test book or DVD, including listening and speaking practice tests, from the British Council.
• Check out our online practice materials (Learn English Professionals ) and IELTS teaching resources.

For more information

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