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International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTS is an English Language Proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students for study in countries where the medium of instruction is English.

IELTS is accepted by universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It has become a mandatory test for study in Australia.

You cannot be granted an Australian student visa without an IELTS score, TOEFL is not accepted.

All other study destinations either require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS. IELTS is however not accepted by most universities in USA. In many Canadian Universities either of IELETS/TOEFL would work.

IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions. American academic institutions are increasingly accepting IELTS for admissions purposes.


  1. IELTS assesses your English language ability. A good score (usually 6.0 and above) is an entry requirement for many colleges and universities worldwide.
  2. You can repeat the test as often as you like, but only at intervals of at least 90 days between test dates.

    What is the format of the test?
    The test has four parts:
    Listening ? 30 minutes
    Reading ? 1 hour
    Writing ? 1 hour
    Speaking ? 13 ? 15 minutes
 
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