IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
What is IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System or IELTS is a globally accepted standardized test that officially allows a non-English speaker to enter any English-speaking country. The reason for entrance to the country may be either study or work.
IELTS is conducted in more than 1600 test centers in 140 countries. More than 3.5 million people sit for the test every year. This test tests your proficiency in the basics of the English language in terms of Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
IELTS is conducted all over the world by 2 organizations: IDP and British Council. In India however, IELTS is conducted entirely by IDP as British Council has discontinued conducting IELTS exams in India since 2021.
Why Choose IELTS?
- IELTS for Study Abroad IELTS results are accepted by thousands of top-ranked educational institutions as proof of your English language proficiency. It is also an admission criterion.
- IELTS for Working Abroad to get employment in an English-speaking country you have to take the IELTS. Qualifying the test with an accepted band score will open doors to professions like law, medicine, accounting, engineering, etc.
- IELTS for Migration- to gain permanent residency in an English-speaking country you should qualify for the IELTS test. Foreign nations demand proof of your language skills in the form of language tests. Immigration departments in over 140 countries accept the IELTS score.
IELTS Computer-Based Test and IELTS Paper-Based Test
Computer-Based IELTS
In the computer-based IELTS test an examinee takes the Reading, Listening, and Writing sections test on a computer. You are required to type your answers on the computer instead of writing the answers on paper. The speaking test remains the same. The test results are available within 7 working days.
Paper-Based IELTS
In the paper-based IELTS test an examinee writes the answers(Reading, Listening, and Writing sections) on a paper. The candidates will be given a pencil and paper and an extra 10 mins for transferring their answers to the answer sheet. The results of the test are delivered 13 days from the test date.
IELTS Accepting Countries
IELTS is widely accepted in 140 countries including the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Germany and New Zealand. Over 11,000 organizations like schools, colleges, universities, and corporations across many countries accept the IELTS score.
Top Universities Accepting IELTS
Here is a country-wise list of top universities accepting the IELTS score:
USA
| University | IELTS Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Yale University | 7.0 |
| Harvard University | 7.0 |
| Columbia University | 7.0 |
| Northwestern University | 7.5 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) | 7.0 |
| University of Chicago | 7.0 |
| University of Washington | 7.5 |
UK
| University | IELTS Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Oxford University | 7.5 |
| Cambridge University | 7.0 |
| King’s College London | 7.0 |
| University of Bristol | 6.0 |
| University of Edinburgh | 6.5 |
| University of Manchester | 6.0 - 7.5 |
CANADA
| University | IELTS Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| McGill University | 6.5 |
| University of Toronto | 6.5 - 7 |
| McMaster University | 6.5 |
| Victoria University | 6.5 |
| University of British Columbia | 6.5 |
| Acadia University | 6.5 |
| HEC Montreal | 6 |
AUSTRALIA
| University | IELTS Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Sydney University | 6.5 |
| University of Melbourne | 7.0 |
| Monash University | 6.5 |
| University of Queensland | 6.5 |
| Australian National University | 6.5 - 7.0 |
| University of Adelaide | 6.5 |
Best IELTS Materials
Some of the Best IELTS Books for your solid test prep experience:
- The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
- Barron’s IELTS SuperPAC
- The Road to IELTS
- Official IELTS Practice Materials Volume 1 and Volume 2
- Vocabulary for IELTS
- Grammar for IELTS
- IELTS Trainer
- Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Student's Book with Answers with Audio
- Mometrix IELTS Book for General Training and Academic 2021 – 2022
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