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IELTS is a secure English-language test that is accepted by more than 11,000 organisations across the globe, from education institutions to employers, as well as government and professional bodies.
IELTS assesses your English-language proficiency across four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking in either an academic, higher education or practical, everyday setting.
There are different test types you can take including: IELTS Academic test, IELTS General Training test and Life Skills (A1, A2 or B1) test. The test type you need to take will depend on your intent. If you want to study in higher education in an English-speaking country, you might need to take the IELTS Academic test.
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Linh’s experience as a test taker during COVID-19
Test taker Linh shares how she is using the extra time she has during COVID-19 restrictions to study for her IELTS test.
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How is IELTS scored?
To help you work towards the IELTS score you need, watch this short video and find out how IELTS is scored in all four parts of the test.
IELTS success stories
A compilation of IELTS success stories with many different test takers sharing their experiences and how IELTS helped shape their global career.
What to expect in an IELTS on computer test
Taking IELTS on a computer is a little different. Find out what your test day might look like, from the check-in process to each of the test parts.
Will I get a better result if I sit the test in my home country?
Rocco Nigro, our IELTS Expert clarifies if taking the IELTS test in the home country means getting better results.
Is IELTS more difficult than other English language tests?