Why accept IELTS?
IELTS is the world's most popular test for verifying English language ability. IELTS is backed by rigorous academic research, and has a well-earned reputation for fairness, reliability, and precise standards.
Research that supports your institutional goals
As your trusted partner in English language assessment, we are focused on helping you to make the right decisions for your institution.
Read about our research which helps ensure that IELTS is always fit for purpose and can help you choose the right students for your institution.
IELTS scoring
IELTS makes it easy for you to assess whether a candidate’s English language skills are sufficient for study at your institution. Results are given as an overall score on the IELTS scale, and scores for each test section (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) are also detailed.
How IELTS compares to other tests
Want to know how IELTS compares to other tests? We have a wealth of resources to help academic institutions.
Setting IELTS entry scores
IELTS makes it easy for you to set your own entry score and assess whether an applicant’s English language skills are sufficient for study at your institution.
Verifying IELTS results
Academic institutions that accept IELTS are given complimentary access to the IELTS Results Service. Secure, free, and simple to use, it helps to ensure the accuracy and validity of applications.
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Join thousands of academic institutions across the globe who trust IELTS for their English language assessment.
See who accepts IELTS
Use our search tool to find out which academic institutions already accept IELTS for entry.
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IELTS gives a reliable indication of entry level English Proficiency. Other tests are less satisfactory at providing this.
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We consider an IELTS qualification to be a reliable indication of a student's English language competencies and of their ability to pursue their higher education in English.