IELTS stands for

I:    International

E:   English

L:   Language

T:   Testing

S:   System

International English Language Testing System(IELTS) is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge English. IELTS was launched in 1980 by Cambridge English Language Assessment and the British Council. IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, European, Irish and New Zealand academic institutions, by over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and by various professional organizations across the world. The IELTS test is a trusted and respected form of English language testing. The tests enable a student to perfect their English communication skills through the usage of language and interactions.

IELTS is the most popular language tests requirements for study abroad and highly accepted all around the world, and almost all Colleges and Universities preferred this Test and encourage students to present IELTS to meet the requirement of English for admission.

IELTS constitutes two types of tests:

1. Academic Test: The Academic IELTS is for students looking for the opportunity to study abroad at a university or college, hence securing a good score is essential for them.

2. General Test: The General IELTS emphasizes on managing and sustaining one’s living standards through the development of English language control and comprehension in these countries.