
IELTS-International English Language Testing System
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the toughest exams for English accepted worldwide. It evaluates the language proficiency of people who are willing to immigrate to English-speaking countries or are preparing for higher studies. It was established in 1989 and jointly directed by the British Council, IDP IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English. In India, IDP IELTS Australia conducts the IELTS exam.
- It is highly accepted in 140 countries by over 10,000 institutions and acknowledged by universities and companies in many big countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, The UK, The US, Ireland, and other countries where English is their native language.
The candidates can attempt the IELTS for the following objectives:
- Study abroad- Students planning to move overseas for higher education in countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, The UK, The US, Ireland, or wherever the medium of teaching or communication is English have to take IELTS mandatorily to prove their proficiency in English.
- Work abroad- Many individuals who move overseas or are willing to work in English-speaking countries have to give IELTS because it increases their chances of being acknowledged by employers. There is a massive demand for nurses, doctors, engineers, accountancy and teaching in various English-speaking countries.
- Immigration abroad- For individuals who are planning to immigrate to English-speaking countries, they must appear for the IELTS exam. Many big countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA uses IELTS as an essential step for PR in their immigration process.
IELTS Test Modules
There are two accessible modules for IELTS, and they are:
Academic IELTS | General IELTS |
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Academic IELTS is usually for study purposes, where an individual is willing to study in English-speaking countries. Each year over 4 million students apply to study abroad where the mode of teaching or communication is English. | General IELTS is applicable in immigration cases. When an individual is willing to immigrate to English-speaking countries, it also increases their chances to get selected by an employer quickly in foreign countries. |