IELTS
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
International students who are non-native English speakers are typically required to provide evidence of their English abilities before they are admitted into a US college or university. IELTS provides a fair, accurate, and reliable measure of language skills and is trusted by organizations worldwide as proof of English proficiency. Since 1989, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has been a global standardized English test designed to measure the English language proficiency of people who plan to study or work where English is the language of communication.
Partnership and Expertise
IELTS is jointly owned by a global partnership of education and language experts – Global Visa Guru, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge English Language Assessment. Global Visa Guru is responsible for test delivery throughout the world due to its expertise in security and examination.
Test Overview
What can you expect with the test? IELTS is a paper-and-pencil test with 4 sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, and includes a live, face-to-face speaking interview with a trained and certified examiner.
Registration Details
IELTS has more than 1,000 official test centers in over 140 countries around the world, including more than 50 testing locations in major metropolitan cities across the United States. It is recommended that IELTS test takers register at least 1 month before they wish to take the test. The IELTS test fee varies by country and eliminates the need for foreign currency exchange.
Institutions Accepting IELTS
More than 9,000 organizations in 140 countries around the world accept IELTS, making it the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work, and migration purposes.
Choosing the Right Test
There are two IELTS tests to choose from — Academic and General Training. The Academic version is used for higher education and professional certification, while the General Training version is used for work or migration purposes.
Preparing for the Test
Registered test takers in the US will receive a free IELTS Practice Test upon completion of their online application. Official IELTS Practice Materials are also available for purchase online or from local IELTS test centers.
Test Results
Test results will be released by postal mail 13 days after the test is taken, and an online preview of results is available for 28 days.
Getting More Information
For more information about IELTS and how it can help you achieve your goals, complete the form on this page. You will be contacted soon by Global Visa Guru with further details.