The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to assess the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is the language of communication.

IELTS is recognized by more than 10,000 organizations including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in more than 140 countries around the world.

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IELTS is available in two different versions: Academic and General Training. Each organisation that accepts IELTS will normally specify which version of IELTS you will need for your application. In some cases either IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training may be accepted. If you are in doubt as to which to take, you should contact the organisation you are applying to in order to check their requirements.

In both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests, you are tested on all four language skills – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking – unless you have an exemption due to a disability. Everyone takes the same Listening and Speaking tests. There are different Reading and Writing tests for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.