IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English Language test. IELTS is designed to test the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. Over 3.5 million tests are taken each year. It provides a valid and accurate assessment of the four language skills, including reading, speaking, listening, and writing. It assesses language skills, not specialist knowledge; the topics covered are general enough for all test-takers will be able to answer questions on them.
IELTS is subject to the highest quality controls, security procedures, and integrity management practices. These include:
stringent procedures for checking and verifying test-taker identity
unique test versions – test-takers will never sit the same test twice
double marking
printing Test Report Forms on security-enhanced paper
