IELTS introduction

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. It uses a nine-band scale to clearly identify levels of proficiency, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9).

There are two types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.

IELTS Academic

The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.

This approach is widely supported by the institutions that recognise IELTS.

IELTS General Training

The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.

IELTS Computer-Delivered Test Registration Policy

For IELTS Computer-Delivered tests, the test centre reserves the right to reschedule candidates to another available test date or session.

Candidates will be notified of any changes by email and/or telephone. The test centre will make every effort to provide reasonable notice; however, rescheduling may be required due to operational, administrative, or technical reasons.

By registering for an IELTS Computer-Delivered test, candidates acknowledge and accept that their selected test date and time may be changed by the test centre when necessary. Any such changes will be communicated to candidates, and an alternative available test date will be offered.