The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is owned by Cambridge ESOL, the British Council and IDP Australia. IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who want to work or study in countries where English is the primary language of communication.
IELTS is available in two modules, Academic or General Training. You must decide prior to applying which module is best for you as we cannot advise you on which module you should take.
The Academic module is for people who want to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course or who wish to register with a professional body.
The General Training module focuses on basic survival skills in a broader social and educational setting. General Training is suitable if you are joining a training programme or doing work experience in English speaking countries, but is not designed for degree level. This module is also suitable for those wishing to emigrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
This information serves as a guide only. Candidates should check with the receiving organisations about entry requirements, before deciding which module they need to take.
Please refer to a full list of recognising organisations on the IELTS website.
Please see for a list of forthcoming IELTS test dates.
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ESP Foundation offers a three week IELTS preparation course that focuses specifically on exam techniques. Click here for details.