IELTS or 'International English Language Testing System', is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in 1989.
There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version:
* The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practice in an English-speaking country.
* The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
Governments, too, in most English-speaking countries recognise the General Training Module of IELTS to be the best way to assess an immigrant's English language skills. Achieve a good score in General Training IELTS and you have every opportunity to make a success of your new life in the UK, Australia, Canada, and, yes, even the United States.
It is generally acknowledged that the reading and writing tests for the Academic Version are more difficult than those for the General Training Version, due to the differences in the level of intellectual and academic rigour between the two versions.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, over 2,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional organisations.
It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and Canada.
IELTS is the world’s proven English test. According to the "www.ielts.org", Over 1.4 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment.
Following links and resources cater to the needs of students , the business community and general readers.
There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version:
* The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practice in an English-speaking country.
* The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
Governments, too, in most English-speaking countries recognise the General Training Module of IELTS to be the best way to assess an immigrant's English language skills. Achieve a good score in General Training IELTS and you have every opportunity to make a success of your new life in the UK, Australia, Canada, and, yes, even the United States.
It is generally acknowledged that the reading and writing tests for the Academic Version are more difficult than those for the General Training Version, due to the differences in the level of intellectual and academic rigour between the two versions.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, over 2,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional organisations.
It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and Canada.
IELTS is the world’s proven English test. According to the "www.ielts.org", Over 1.4 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment.
Following links and resources cater to the needs of students , the business community and general readers.
Useful web links for IELTS preparation
IELTS Official Web
IELTS Australia
IELTS Test.com
IELTS
IELTS Tips
IELTS Preparation Hints
University of Cambridge
RMIT English Worldwide
Writefix.com
Australia Network
Using English
IELTS Test Practise
Dominic Cole's IELTS Blog
ELC IELTS On Line Practices Material
IELTS Exam Preparation
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