The following bodies and institutions are among those that recognise IELTS as proof of English Language competency.

Professional Bodies and Immigration

Australia
Australian Medical Council
Australian Nursing Council
Australian Pharmacy Examining Council Inc
Department of Immigration And Multicultural And Indigenous Affairs
Migration Agents Registration Authority
National Office Of Overseas Skills Recognition - NOOSR
The Institution Of Engineers, Australia

United Kingdom
General Dental Council
Nursing & Midwifery Council
The General Medical Council
United Kingdom Central Council For Nursing, Midwifery And Health Visiting

United States of America
Commission for Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools - CGFNS
International Commission on Healthcare Professionals - ICHP

Over 3,000 institutions and programs in the USA accept IELTS scores as proof of English language skills. For more information visit www.ielts.org/usa

For a list of current universities in non-UK countries that accept the IELTS you can visit the Cambridge ESOL website. For the individual score requirements of each university, prospective clients should consult individual websites.

For immigration requirements please consult the respective Consulate/High Commission/Embassy authorities.